Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Fresh basil for serving

Instructions

Follow each step in order. The directions below are written so a beginner can understand what to do, what to look for, and when to move on to the next step.

1. Step 1.Preheat the oven to 425°F and lightly oil a large baking dish or rimmed sheet pan.
2. Step 2.Slice each chicken breast horizontally into thinner cutlets and gently pound any thick sections to an even thickness.
3. Step 3.Season the chicken with salt and black pepper. Set out three shallow dishes for flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan.
4. Step 4.Coat each cutlet in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into egg and finally press into the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
5. Step 5.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the breaded chicken for about 2–3 minutes per side until golden; work in batches if needed.
6. Step 6.Spread a thin layer of marinara in the baking dish and arrange the browned chicken over it.
7. Step 7.Spoon more marinara over each cutlet without completely covering the crispy coating.
8. Step 8.Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the chicken and bake for about 12–15 minutes, until the cheese melts and the chicken reaches 165°F.
9. Step 9.For extra browning, switch to broil for 1–2 minutes while watching closely so the cheese does not burn.
10. Step 10.Rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with basil and serve with pasta, salad, or roasted vegetables.