Lighter Chicken Parmesan

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. 2
   Whisk the egg in a bowl and set aside.
3. 3
   Mix the flour, panko, Parmesan, garlic and basil in a shallow dish and set aside.
4. 4
   Salt and pepper both sides of your pounded chicken breasts, then dip the chicken first in the egg and then in the flour mixture.
5. 5
   Place on the foil lined baking sheet.
6. 6
   Bake for 16 minutes flipping once halfway through.
7. 7
   Then remove it from the oven.
8. 8
   Into an 8x8 baking dish, pour 1/4 cup of the marinara sauce.
9. 9
   Top it with the cooked chicken breast, then with the remaining marinara.
10. 10
    Top with sliced mozzarella and 4 tablespoons of shredded Parmesan.
11. 11
    Bake for another 5-8 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through.
12. 12
    Sprinkle with some chopped fresh basil.