Instructions
1-Preheat Your Oven: Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2-Prepare Chicken: Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness, about ½ inch.
3-Set Up Breading Station: Set Up Breading Station: Set out three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4-Dredge Chicken: Dredge Chicken: Dip each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off excess, then into the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Ensure they are fully covered.
5-Sear the Chicken: Sear the Chicken: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the breaded chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
6-Add Sauce and Cheese: Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour marinara sauce over each chicken breast. Then, sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
7-Bake: Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8-Rest Before Serving: Rest Before Serving: Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
9-Garnish: Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh basil if desired before serving.