Dinner for 4
Chicken Parmesan Casserole with pasta sauce
$7.94for 460 minServes 4
Penne, chicken, and marinara bake under mozzarella, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs for a warm, cheesy casserole.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta, 8 oz$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Pasta sauce, 24 oz$0.10/oz typical | 24 oz | $2.40Typical price |
 | Mozzarella, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 0.8 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $2.73Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
 | Sandwich bread, a little$2.49 each typical | a little | $0.06Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.94 | ||
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 pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$1.98 per serving$7.94 for 4
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Ingredients
- 8 oz whole wheat penne pasta
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 2 1/2 cups chicken breast meat
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup whole grain breadcrumbs
- fresh basil leaves (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F.
- Boil the penne in salted water until tender, then drain.
- Cook the chicken breast meat in a large skillet until it reaches 165 F, then cut it into bite-size pieces.
- Mix the pasta, chicken, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs, then bake for 25 minutes.
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