Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pound the chicken breasts between plastic wrap to about ½ inch thick.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sear the breaded chicken until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
- Arrange the chicken in a baking dish, spoon marinara sauce over each piece, and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 140mg