Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 units Large eggs
• 1.5 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 24 ounces Marinara sauce
• 8 ounces Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a large baking dish.

2. 2

   Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thin cutlets, then pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.

3. 3

   Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.

4. 4

   Coat each chicken cutlet in flour, dip into the egg wash, and then press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.

5. 5

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown but not fully cooked through.

6. 6

   Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of the baking dish, then arrange the browned chicken cutlets on top.

7. 7

   Top each piece of chicken with more marinara sauce, a slice of mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of oregano.

8. 8

   Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and browned and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.