Pollo Alla Parmigiana

Ingredients

Chicken breasts

4, boneless and skinless

Salt

1 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Eggs

2, beaten

Breadcrumbs

1 cup

Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup, grated

Olive oil

1/4 cup, for frying

Tomato sauce

2 cups

Mozzarella cheese

1 cup, shredded

Fresh basil

1/4 cup, chopped for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the chicken by seasoning with salt and pepper. In a shallow dish, beat the eggs with additional salt and pepper.
3. In another shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
4. Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, ensuring they are well coated, then transfer them to the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the breadcrumbs.
5. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
6. Transfer the browned chicken to a baking dish. Pour the tomato sauce evenly over each chicken breast.
7. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the tomato sauce.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Once out of the oven, garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving.