Step 1

Cut chicken in half horizontally. Pound each piece until 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Add flour to a shallow dish. Add egg to a shallow bowl and whisk, set aside. Add breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese to a shallow bowl and mix to combine.

Step 3

Starting with the flour and ending with breadcrumbs, dip the chicken into the flour, egg and Parmesan breadcrumbs.

Step 4

Add oil to a large skillet. Add chicken two at a time to the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden grown and cooked all the way through.

Step 5

Place chicken in a pan or sheet tray and top with mozzarella cheese.

Step 6

Broil on high until melted and bubbly. Top with tomato sauce and a sprinkle of basil for serving, if desired. Serve immediately.