Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

• • 4 boneless chicken breasts, pounded thin
• • 1 cup all-purpose flour
• • 2 eggs, beaten
• • 1 1/2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
• • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• • 2 cups marinara sauce
• • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• • 1/4 cup olive oil
• • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• • Fresh basil for garnish
• • Salt and pepper to taste
• • Spaghetti for serving

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Step 2: Set up a breading station: flour in one dish, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan and Italian seasoning in a third.
3. Step 3: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
4. Step 4: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
5. Step 5: Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast. Top generously with shredded mozzarella.
6. Step 6: Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and chicken reaches 165°F internally.
7. Step 7: Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Serve chicken Parmesan over pasta, garnished with fresh basil.