Dinner for 6
Baked Chicken Parmesan
$6.77for 435 minServes 6
Chicken breasts bake with crisp Parmesan crumbs, tomatoes, oregano, and mozzarella in one casserole dish.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Parmesan, 1.75 oz$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
 | Bread crumbs, 6 oz$0.14/oz typical | 6 oz | $0.84Typical price |
 | Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 1.5 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $5.24Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.16Typical price |
 | Mozzarella, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.16 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinners
$1.69 per serving$6.77 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breasts
- spray oil
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz) chopped tomatoes with basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- fresh parsley (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F.
- Melt the butter and mix it with the Parmesan and seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Coat the chicken breasts with spray oil and press the crumb mixture over both sides.
- Place the chicken in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- Top with chopped tomatoes, oregano, and mozzarella, then bake for 10 more minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
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