Baked Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

• •4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
• •1 cup breadcrumbs
• •1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• •1 tsp garlic powder
• •1 tsp dried oregano
• •1/2 tsp salt
• •1/2 tsp black pepper
• •2 large eggs
• •1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• •2 cups marinara sauce
• •1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• •1/4 cup fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
• •1 tbsp olive oil (for greasing)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Line a baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease it with olive oil.

3. 3

   In a shallow dish, mix together breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.

4. 4

   In another dish, beat the eggs. Place the flour in a separate shallow dish.

5. 5

   Take each chicken breast, first coat it in flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.

6. 6

   Place the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown.

7. 7

   Remove the dish from the oven. Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.

8. 8

   Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

9. 9

   Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve hot.