Cheesy Italian Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken breast pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
• 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
• 2 cups breadcrumbs Italian-style
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
• 3 cups marinara sauce
• 3 large eggs beaten
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2 Set up a dredging station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with Italian-style breadcrumbs.
3. 3 Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
4. 4 Dredge each chicken piece first in the flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
5. 5 In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken breasts until golden brown, about 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
6. 6 Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place the fried chicken breasts over the sauce.
7. 7 Top each chicken breast with remaining marinara sauce, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
9. 9 Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.