This week’s featured dinner is Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan — a weeknight favourite that’s healthy, affordable, and ready in under an hour. Plus six more dinners to carry you through the full week.

⏱ 40 min | 💰 ~$12.50 for 4

Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan

Classic comfort. ~$12.50 for 4

Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  

  • Chicken
  • marinara
  • mozzarella
  • breadcrumbs

Method

 

  1. Watch the full recipe video on Blog by Julia Pacheco for step-by-step instructions.

Notes

Recipe by Julia Pacheco on Blog. All credit to the original creator.

📋 How to Make It

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Season Chicken with salt, pepper, and spices. Arrange on the prepared pan.
  3. Add vegetables around the protein. Drizzle everything with oil and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the protein is cooked through and the edges are golden. Flip halfway if needed.
  5. Remove from oven, let rest for 2–3 minutes, then serve directly from the pan. Garnish with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon.

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How to Make Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan

Follow along with the video above — Julia Pacheco’s step-by-step walkthrough shows everything you need from start to finish. The recipe is straightforward, family-friendly, and fits neatly into your weeknight routine.

This recipe is part of Week 6 of the Social Cook 52-week meal plan. Every week is built around the same principle: healthy, affordable, and easy enough for a busy weeknight.

💡 Meal Prep Tip of the Week: Cook a big batch of grains (rice, quinoa) on Sunday to use across multiple meals.

🍽️ 6 More Dinners This Week

Tuesday

Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos

by Julia Pacheco

Wednesday

Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls

by Julia Pacheco

Thursday

BBQ Chicken Rice Bowls

by Jar of Lemons

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Friday

Taco Bowl

by Jar of Lemons

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Saturday

Chicken Fajitas

by Whats Gaby Cooking

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Sunday

DIY Chipotle Burrito Bowl

by Whats Gaby Cooking

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