Classic Homemade Chicken Parmesan with Marinara and Mozzarella

Ingredients

• •2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
• •1 cup all-purpose flour
• •2 large eggs, beaten
• •1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
• •1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• •1 teaspoon garlic powder
• •1 teaspoon dried oregano
• •Salt and black pepper, to taste
• •1/4 cup olive oil
• •1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
• •1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• •1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create four thinner fillets. Pound the fillets gently to an even thickness if needed.

3. 3

   Set up a dredging station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

4. 4

   Dredge each chicken fillet in the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly in the breadcrumbs mixture.

5. 5

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken fillets in batches for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.

6. 6

   Transfer cooked chicken to a baking dish and spoon marinara sauce evenly over the top of each fillet.

7. 7

   Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the marinara sauce on each chicken fillet.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve warm.