🍽️ Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, halved horizontally
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1½ cups marinara sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh basil or parsley
👩🍳 Preparation
Prepare the Chicken
Pound the chicken pieces to an even thickness and season with salt and black pepper.
⏱ About 4 minutesSet Up the Breading
Place flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan in three separate shallow dishes.
⏱ About 3 minutesBread the Chicken
Coat each chicken piece in flour, then egg, then the breadcrumb mixture.
⏱ About 4 minutesBrown the Chicken
Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken until golden on both sides.
⏱ About 3–4 minutes per sideAdd Marinara
Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and spoon marinara sauce over each piece.
⏱ About 2 minutesAdd Cheese
Top generously with mozzarella and a little extra Parmesan.
⏱ About 1 minuteBake
Bake at 400°F (200°C) until the cheese is bubbling and the chicken is cooked through.
⏱ About 12–15 minutesGarnish and Serve
Finish with fresh basil or parsley and serve hot.
⏱ About 1 minute📦 Storage
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for the best texture.
🍓 Serving Suggestions
Serve with spaghetti, garlic bread, roasted vegetables or a simple green salad.