Step 1

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, cover, and set aside.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 450º Fahrenheit.

Step 3

Cut 6-9 thin slices of Mozzarella cheese. Grate the remaining Mozzarella. Set aside.Grate 1 cup of Parmesan cheese. ½ cup for the breading and ½ cup to sprinkle on top of the marinara sauce.

Step 4

Prepare two shallow dishes. The first dish is for the eggs. Use a fork to lightly beat the eggs. In the second dish combine ½ cup of Parmesan and breadcrumbs.

Step 5

Butterfly the chicken. Cover with plastic foil and pound with a meat tenderizer (or a rolling pin) until the slices are thin and tender. Season each side with salt and pepper.

Step 6

Dip each slice of chicken into the egg wash. Make sure the chicken is fully coated. Transfer the chicken into the bowl with the parmesan-panko breadcrumb mixture and coat well.

Step 7

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Once hot transfer the chicken into the frying pan. Cook until golden brown on both sides. About 3-5 minutes per side.

Step 8

Use 2-3 tablespoons of pasta sauce and spread across a 9x13 inch casserole dish.

Step 9

Transfer fried chicken into the casserole dish and coat it with the remaining pasta sauce. Top with mozzarella slices. Sprinkle with the remaining grated Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

Step 10

Bake the chicken for 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Serve Chicken Parmesan over pasta. Optional: Garnish wit fresh basil and enjoy.