Baked Chicken Parmesan

This recipe is a little fussy but the end result is worth it.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 3⁄4 cup  breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1 1⁄4 cups milk
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon oregano
• 3⁄4 cup  prepared tomato sauce
• 1  cup  grated mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Pat chicken dry.
2. Pound to flatten slightly.
3. Dust lightly with flour.
4. Dip into egg.
5. Combine breadcrumbs with 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese.
6. Dip chicken in crumb mixture.
7. Line a 9 x 13 dish with foil.
8. Brush with vegetable oil.
9. Arrange chicken in a single layer.
10. Bake in a preheated 400 oven for 20 minutes.
11. Meanwhile, in a med size saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour.
12. Cook, without browning, 3 minutes.
13. Whisk in milk and bring to a gentle boil.
14. Add salt, pepper, basil and oregano.
15. Reduce heat.
16. Cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
17. Spread some of the creamy sauce on each piece of chicken.
18. Drizzle with tomato sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and remaining parmesan.
19. Bake 15-20 minutes longer.