Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cup s Italian breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 cup s marinara sauce
• 2 cup s shredded mozzarella cheese
• fresh basil, for garnish
• spaghetti, for serving

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F. Set up a breading station with flour in one dish, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a third.

2. 2

   Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.

4. 4

   Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast and top with mozzarella cheese.

5. 5

   Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly, and chicken reaches 165°F internally.

6. 6

   Garnish with fresh basil and serve over spaghetti.