Skillet Parmesan chicken

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• more parmesan cheese, for sprinkling on top
• 4 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese (if you can get it, the soft fresh kind is best - it melts sooooo creamy)
• your favorite marinara sauce or store bought spaghetti sauce

Directions

1. 1

   Pound the chicken breasts between two slices of plastic wrap until about 1/4" thick.

2. 2

   Season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.

4. 4

   Dip in egg/milk mixture, then in breadcrumb/Parmesan mixture.

5. 5

   Heat the butter and olive oil in a large deep skillet.

6. 6

   Brown the chicken breasts over medium heat until golden on each side (about 2-3 min per side).

7. 7

   Remove to a plate and keep warm.

8. 8

   Add the marinara sauce to the skillet.

9. 9

   Heat to boiling and simmer 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Add the chicken breasts to the sauce and sprinkle Parmesan over them.

11. 11

    Place a slice of mozzarella on each piece of chicken.

12. 12

    Cover and simmer about 8- 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the chicken is tender.

13. 13

    Serve with your favorite pasta- we like linguine.