Chicken Parmesan

By mamacasma

Ingredients

• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 12 chicken tender fillets, about 1 1/2 lbs.
• 4 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup bottled marinara sauce
• 12 fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup shredded four-cheese blend
• Cooked ziti and marinara sauce (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish and egg in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken pieces in egg, shaking off excess. Coat with bread crumbs; place on a plate.

3. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken and cook for 3 minutes per side. Remove to a 13x9x2-inch dish. Repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and remaining chicken.

4. Spoon marinara sauce over chicken in dish. Top each tender with a basil leaf, then sprinkle cheese over chicken.

5. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes, until bubbly and cheese melts. Serve with cooked ziti and marinara sauce, if desired.