Easy Chicken Parmesan

This is a solid, basic recipe for a frequently searched for Italian dish.

A great, easy, Chicken Parmesan !

Serve with spaghetti or linguine, and a green salad, and garlic bread.

Ingredients:

4 boneless split chicken breasts 

  (flattened to 1/2 inch thickness)

1 large egg

1/2 cup milk

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

(optional seasonings, oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, red pepper flakes)

Olive oil for sautéing chicken

8 slices mozzarella cheese

1 (24-ounce) jar favorite pasta sauce

1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

8 ounces spaghetti, or linguine

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350f. Lightly coat 9 x 13 baking dish with olive oil.

Put the chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound to about 1/2 inch in thickness. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and milk, season chicken with salt and pepper. Dip the flattened chicken breasts in the milk and egg mixture and then in the seasoned breadcrumbs, turning each piece to coat it evenly.

In a large skillet or sauté pan heat olive oil over medium heat until hot 

Brown the chicken in the hot oil on both sides until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Pour 1/3 of the pasta sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place the chicken on top and use 6 mozzarella slices to cover the chicken.Pour the remaining sauce over the chicken and cheese. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Tear the remaining mozzarella slice into pieces and scatter on top. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly.While the chicken bakes, cook the spaghetti or linguine in boiling salted water following package directions. Drain well.Plate the pasta and top with chicken breast and sauce. Enjoy !