Chicken Parmesan

Looking for an easy weeknight dinner? Try this classic (and delicious) chicken parmesan!

• 4 boneless chicken breasts, about 1 1/2 pounds
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs, preferably Italian flavored
• Olive oil
• 8 slices low-moisture mozzarella cheese
• 1 (24-ounce) jar pasta sauce
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 8 ounces spaghetti, or linguine

Directions:

1. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Heat the oven to 350 F.
2. Use a rolling pin or the flat side of a meat mallet to gently pound each chicken breast until they are about 1/2" thick. Making sure they are all the same thickness will help the dish cook evenly.
3. In a bowl, whisk together egg and milk.
4. In a separate shallow dish, pour breadcrumbs.
5. Take the flattened chicken breasts and dip them in the wet mixture, followed by the breadcrumbs. Be sure to coat all sides.
6. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and place each chicken breast in skillet, browning both sides.
7. Pour a portion of the pasta sauce in the bottom of the baking dish. Layer the chicken breasts and mozzarella cheese on top.
8. Pour the remaining sauce on top and bake in oven for 25-30 minutes (until chicken is fully cooked)
9. While the chicken is baking, prepare the pasta of your choice.
10. Plate the pasta and top with a piece of chicken parmesan. Add extra cheese if desired.