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Chicken Parmesan

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A comforting dish featuring golden, crispy chicken breasts topped with savory marinara sauce and gooey melted mozzarella.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 egg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for frying
  • Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  3. Beat the egg in a bowl until smooth.
  4. Mix the bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese in another bowl.
  5. Coat each chicken breast in the beaten egg then in the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture.
  6. Sauté the coated chicken in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
  7. Transfer the cooked chicken to a baking dish, pour marinara sauce over the top, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken is cooked through.
  9. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

For an extra crispy exterior, add Italian seasoning or garlic powder to the breadcrumb mixture.

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