Ingredients
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 large eggs, beaten3/4 cup dry bread crumbs1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided1 tablespoon canola oilSAUCE:2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/4 cups whole milk1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Preparation
Pound chicken breasts. Coat with flour; dip into eggs. Combine crumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; pat onto both sides of chicken. Brush oil onto a foil-lined 13x9-in. baking pan; place chicken in pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter in a saucepan; stir in flour until smooth. Whisk in milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add seasonings. Pour over chicken. Drizzle with tomato sauce; sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan. Bake 15 minutes longer or until the cheese is lightly browned.
