Classic Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 2/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• salt, pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups Marinara sauce
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• basil or parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut chicken breasts in half length-wise. Cover with plastic wraps and slightly pound with a meat tenderizer just to even out the thickness. Then season with salt and pepper both sides.

2. 2

   Prepare 3 separate shallow bowls. In the first one, stir all-purpose flour, salt and pepper. In the second one, whisk 2 eggs. Fill the third bowl with Italian breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan Cheese.

3. 3

   Dip each side of cutlet in the flour, then beaten eggs, then into breadcrumbs and Parmesan mixture. Place on a plate and set aside.

4. 4

   Preheat a large pan with olive oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the cutlets and cook for about 3 minutes or until golden/brown color.

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spread half of the Marinara Sauce on the bottom of a large baking pan and set aside.

6. 6

   Transfer the cooked chicken to a baking pan with sauce. Top each cutlet with the remaining sauce and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.

7. 7

   Bake uncovered at 425°F for about 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted. Take out of the oven and garnish with chopped parsley or basil.

8. 8

   Serve with a bowl of spaghetti or other pasta of your choice.