Creating Chicken Parmesan is straightforward when you follow these easy steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. If they’re thick, consider butterflying or pounding them for even cooking.
3. Dredging Station: Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls—one with flour, one for beaten eggs, and the last for breadcrumbs mixed with half of the grated Parmesan cheese.
4. Coat Chicken: Dip each chicken breast first in flour, ensuring all sides are coated. Shake off any excess. Next, dip it in the beaten eggs, and finally, coat it in the breadcrumb mixture. Ensure a generous coating.
5. Sear Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the chicken breasts. Sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Once seared, move the chicken breasts to the prepared baking dish.
7. Add Sauce and Cheese: Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast, then sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese and top with mozzarella cheese.
8. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
9. Cool and Garnish: Once baked, allow it to rest for about 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

These simple steps will help you create a flawless Chicken Parmesan that will wow everyone at the table!