Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

1 C. seasoned bread crumbs

1 egg, lightly beaten

12 chicken tender fillets, about 1 1/2 lbs.

4 tbsp. vegetable oil

1 C. bottled marinara sauce

12 fresh basil leaves

1 C. shredded four cheese blend

Cooked ziti

Marinara sauce (optional)

Directions

1) Heat oven to 375 degrees.

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

3) Heat 2 tbsp. 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 in. baking dish. Repeat with remaining 2 tbsp. 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 for 10 minutes, until bubbly and cheese melts. Serve with cooked ziti and marinara sauce, if desired.

Prep: 20 minutes

Cook: 12 minutes

Bake: 375 degrees for 10 minutes

Makes: 6 servings

There are many different ways to make Chicken Parm this is just another one of them.