Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup all purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cups Italian style breadcrumbs
1 cup marinara sauce (homemade or good quality store bought)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Olive oil for frying
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
1-Preheat oven and prepare dish: Preheat to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2-Pound the chicken: Place each breast between plastic wrap and pound to 1/2-inch thickness for even cooking.
3-Season the chicken: Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
4-Set up breading station: Prepare three bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with oregano and garlic powder.
5-Coat the chicken: Dredge each breast in flour, dip in egg, then press into breadcrumbs until fully coated.
6-Heat oil and cook chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add chicken without overcrowding.
7-Pan fry the chicken: Fry 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and rest 2 minutes.
8-Assemble in baking dish: Place chicken in dish, spoon marinara sauce over, and top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
9-Bake until bubbly: Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
10-Rest before serving: Let rest for 10 minutes to meld flavors and ease slicing.
Last Step:
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๐ง Use fresh mozzarella for the best melt and that classic stretchy cheese pull; avoid pre-shredded cheese when possible since anti-caking agents can prevent smooth melting.
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A good-quality marinara made from San Marzano tomatoes with garlic and fresh basil will elevate the flavor โ homemade or a trusted store-bought brand both work great.
๐ฅ For a lighter version with less oil, skip the frying and bake the breaded chicken at 425ยฐF (220ยฐC) for about 15 minutes before adding the sauce and cheese, then continue baking as directed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Resting: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Fry and Bake
- Cuisine: Italian American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
