Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan

What you'll need

• 4 (about 1.5 lbs)boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cupall-purpose flour
• 2eggs, beaten
• 1.5 cupspanko breadcrumbs
• 1 cupgrated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoonItalian seasoning
• 2 cupsmarinara sauce
• 1.5 cupsshredded mozzarella cheese
• as neededolive oil spray
• optionalfresh basil, for garnish

Let's cook

1. 1Preheat the oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2Set up a breading station: flour in one dish, beaten eggs in another, and panko mixed with 1/2 cup Parmesan and Italian seasoning in a third.
3. 3Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat thoroughly in the panko mixture.
4. 4Place on the baking sheet, spray tops with olive oil spray, and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
5. 5Top each chicken breast with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and the remaining Parmesan.
6. 6Return to the oven for 5 more minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. 7Garnish with fresh basil and serve.