Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions:
Preheat Oven:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
Prepare Coatings:
In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup of bread crumbs, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
In another shallow dish, beat 2 large eggs with 1/4 cup milk.
Place 1/2 cup of flour in a third shallow dish.
Dredge Chicken:
Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off excess.
Dip the floured chicken in the egg mixture, then coat with the bread crumb mixture.
Sear Chicken:
In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Transfer to Baking Dish:
Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking dish.
Prepare Cheese Mixture:
Mix the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 2 cloves of minced garlic.
Top Chicken:
Sprinkle the cheese mixture over the chicken breasts.
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
