Recipe of Chicken Parmigiana

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap or parchment paper and pound them to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   In separate shallow dishes, place the flour in one, beaten eggs in another, and mix the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese in a third.

4. 4

   Coat each chicken breast first in the flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally, press it into the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture, making sure it's well coated.

5. 5

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until they are golden brown and crispy. You may need to cook in batches.

6. 6

   In a separate saucepan, heat the marinara sauce until it's warmed through.

7. 7

   In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom. Place the cooked chicken breasts on top.

8. 8

   Spoon more marinara sauce over each chicken breast, and then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the chicken is cooked through.

10. 10

    If desired, garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

11. 11

    Serve your Chicken Parmigiana hot, either on its own or overcooked pasta for a classic Italian meal.