Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Tomato Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembly:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
- Cooked spaghetti or your choice of pasta (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the chicken breasts in a single layer.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes. Place the flour in the first dish, the beaten eggs in the second dish, and the breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan cheese in the third dish.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip the chicken into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off. Then coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. You may need to work in batches depending on the size of your skillet.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the tomato sauce. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Place the cooked chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Spoon a generous amount of tomato sauce over each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the top of each chicken breast.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken Parmesan from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired, and serve the chicken Parmesan hot with cooked spaghetti or your choice of pasta on the side.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade chicken Parmesan, a classic Italian dish that’s sure to please your family and friends!