Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2

lbs chicken breasts ((4 medium))

1/2 cup

all-purpose flour (*or gluten free flour)

3/4 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

black pepper

large eggs (well beaten with a fork)

1/2 cup

plain bread crumbs such as panko (**see notes for GF option)

1/3 cup

parmesan cheese (finely grated)

3 tbsp

extra light olive oil (plus more as needed)

2 cups

marinara sauce

6 oz

mozzarella cheese, divided ((1 1/2 cups shredded))

fresh basil leaves, finely chopped (to garnish)