Easy Chicken Parmesan

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. Step 2

   Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Heat the oven to 350 F.

3. Step 3

   Put the chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound to about 1/2 inch in thickness. Use a rolling pin or the flat side of a meat mallet.

4. Step 4

   In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.

5. Step 5

   Place the seasoned breadcrumbs in a different wide and shallow bowl.

6. Step 6

   Dip the flattened chicken breasts in the milk and egg mixture and then in the seasoned breadcrumbs, turning each piece to coat it evenly.

7. Step 7

   In a large skillet or sauté pan heat 1-inch of olive oil over medium-high heat. Be careful not to burn it, as olive oil achieves the smoke point fairly fast.

8. Step 8

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

9. Step 9

   Pour 1/3 of the pasta sauce at the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place the fried chicken on top and use 7 mozzarella slices to cover the chicken.

10. Step 10

    Pour the remaining sauce over the chicken and cheese. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and add the 1 chopped remaining mozzarella slice on top. Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly.

11. Step 11

    While the chicken bakes, cook the spaghetti or linguine in boiling salted water following package directions. Drain well and toss with a little olive oil. Add sea salt if desired.

12. Step 12

    Serve the chicken with the spaghetti, bread, and a tossed green salad. Enjoy!