Italian Dinner Menu

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: diced tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often less expensive and have a longer shelf life.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Low-fat mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more economical.

Prepare chicken breasts by seasoning with salt and black pepper.

In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese.

In another shallow dish, beat eggs.

Dredge each chicken breast in the breadcrumb and parmesan mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Transfer chicken to a baking dish.

Top each chicken breast with diced tomatoes, minced garlic, and chopped fresh basil.

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken and tomato mixture.

Bake in the oven until chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly.

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