By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026

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Chicken Parmesan

Serves 4

287 cal · 20 min

Chicken Parmesan

Recipe GLPR0d877c6ef4fb3e

4.0(1)
Italian
Main Course
20 min
287 cal
Servings: 4
Oven
SNAP eligible

Quick and elegant chicken breasts topped with marinara sauce and melted Parmesan cheese. This streamlined version uses pre-breaded chicken tenderloins for a satisfying main course ready in just 20 minutes.

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Ingredients

2 (12-ounce) packages low-fat baked breaded chicken breast tenderloins or cutlets

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 1/2 cups jarred marinara sauce

4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat with cooking spray.

  2. Arrange the breaded chicken tenderloins on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake according to package directions until heated through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F, typically 12–15 minutes.

  3. While the chicken bakes, combine the marinara sauce and dried oregano in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Warm gently, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is hot and the oregano is fully incorporated, about 5 minutes.

  4. Remove the chicken from the oven. Spoon the warm marinara mixture evenly over each piece of chicken.

  5. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper over the top of each piece.

  6. Return the baking sheet to the oven for 2–3 minutes, just until the cheese warms slightly and the dish is heated through.

  7. Remove from the oven and serve immediately while hot.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

Chicken Parmesan hits the mark on availability—all five ingredients are stocked at any Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, or Walmart in Charlotte with no special stops needed. The 20-minute claim is optimistic; account for 8–10 minutes of pounding and breading the chicken alone, plus 10–12 minutes in the pan and oven, so expect 30 minutes total. Cost per serving lands around $2.50–$3.00 if you buy store-brand marinara and reasonably priced chicken breast, making it budget-friendly for a family dinner. This is a reliable same-night dish that does not hold up well to reheating—the breading softens overnight and the sauce separates—so plan to eat it fresh.

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