Baked Chicken Parmesan

This baked chicken parmesan is golden brown crispy chicken breasts smothered in marinara sauce and melted cheese. A lighter take on the classic chicken parmesan that tastes like something you'd get in a restaurant!

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 thin boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1-1 1/4 lbs
• 1/4 cup butter melted
• 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 4 ounces mozzarella cheese sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped basil or chopped parsley
• cooking spray

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. 
3. Place the butter in a medium bowl.
4. Place the Italian breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a large shallow bowl and mix well.
5. Dip each chicken breast into the melted butter, then into the breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
6. Place each chicken breast on a sheet pan coated with cooking spray.
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