Garlicky Chicken Parmesan

I was searching for a different Chicken Parmesan recipe and came across this recipe on Clara's blog. I am a huge garlic fan, so I was drawn to this version! I didn't follow it her recipe, but was definitely inspired by it! Thanks Clara!

Garlicky Chicken Parmesan
Adapted from I Heart Food For Thought

Ingredients

• 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves of garlic, pressed or finely minced
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/3 tsp. pepper
• 1 1/2 c. Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 c. of your favorite spaghetti sauce
• 1 c. of fresh or shredded Mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil, sliced finely
• Pasta of your choice to serve along side

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Mix olive oil, garlic, salt & pepper in a shallow bowl or dish.
• Pour breadcrumbs and Parmesan into a second shallow bowl or dish and toss to mix.
• Dip the chicken in the oil mixture, then dredge in the bread crumb mixture to coat both sides.
• Lay chicken in an oven safe glass baking dish.
• Repeat with remaining chicken breasts.
• Bake for 25 minutes.
• Pull chicken from oven and top each piece with a layer of spaghetti sauce.
• Place a layer of fresh basil on each piece as well and top with a good layer of Mozzarella.
• Return to oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes until cheese is melty and beginning to brown.
• Serve atop your favorite pasta (I used angel hair.)