CHICKEN PARMESAN

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Total time: 40 minutes

Servings: 4

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Put one chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap or baking paper. Gently pound the chicken with a meat mallet or rolling pin until it is about 1/2 inch thick. This helps the chicken cook evenly.
Add salt and pepper to both sides of the chicken breast.
Set up a breading station: In a shallow dish, place all-purpose flour. In another shallow dish, beat the eggs. In a third shallow dish, mix the breadcrumbs with the grated Parmesan cheese.
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it in the beaten eggs, letting any excess drip off. Then coat it with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
In a large skillet, heat about 1/4 inch of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Place the coated chicken breasts in the pan and cook each side for 3-4 minutes until they turn golden and cook completely.
Place the cooked chicken on a plate lined with paper towels, allowing any extra oil to be absorbed.
Coat the bottom of a baking dish with a delicate smattering of marinara sauce
Spoon more marinara sauce over each chicken breast, and then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for around 15 minutes, until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Serve the delicious Chicken Parmesan over cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta with extra marinara sauce.

To save time, you can use store-bought marinara sauce.
If you prefer, you can use chicken tenders instead of whole chicken breasts for smaller portions.
Enjoy with a side salad or garlic bread for a satisfying meal.

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