Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Gather the ingredients. Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Place chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2 inch.
- Season chicken thoroughly with salt and pepper. Sprinkle flour over chicken breasts, evenly coating both sides.
- Beat eggs in a shallow bowl and set aside. Mix bread crumbs and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl, set aside. Dip a flour-coated chicken breast in beaten eggs. Transfer breast to the bread crumb mixture, pressing crumbs into both sides. Repeat for each breast. Let chicken rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Heat 1/2 inch olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Cook chicken in the hot oil until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish. Top each breast with 2 tablespoons tomato sauce. Layer each chicken breast with equal amounts of mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and provolone cheese. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over top and drizzle each with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is browned and bubbly and chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition
Notes
Using a meat mallet to pound the chicken evenly ensures consistent cooking and tenderness. Allow the breaded chicken to rest for a few minutes after coating but before frying to help the breading adhere better. A little extra cheese on top during the final baking adds a delicious cheesy crust.
