Chaos in the Backyard

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 24 oz marinara sauce
• 8 oz mozzarella
• 12 oz pasta or protein pasta
• Broccoli or salad for serving

Directions

1. Heat oven to 425°F.
2. Slice chicken breasts into thinner cutlets.
3. Whisk eggs in one shallow bowl.
4. Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan and seasonings in another.
5. Dip chicken into egg, then breadcrumb mixture.
6. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet.
7. Brown chicken for approximately 2–3 minutes per side.
8. Spoon marinara around and over the chicken.
9. Top with mozzarella.
10. Bake for approximately 15–20 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F.
11. Meanwhile, cook pasta.
12. Serve chicken and marinara over pasta with broccoli or salad.