Chicken Parmigiana

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts cut in half to make 4 small pieces (or four smaller chicken breasts).
1/2 c. fine, seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 lg. egg
1/4-1/3 c. olive oil
1 (32 0z.) jar Classico brand pasta sauce (I like the Tomato & Basil flavor)
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
4 c. hot, cooked linguini pasta

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and 1/4 c. of the Parmesan cheese. Place egg in another shallow bowl and beat. Dip chicken into egg, letting excess drip off, then in bread crumbs. Coat thoroughly. Shake to remove excess crumbs. In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup of oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken pieces, saute 5 minutes on each side, turning once, until golden brown. Remove to plate. In baking dish, add pasta sauce, garlic, parsley and oregano & stir. Place browned chicken pieces into dish. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and top each piece with mozzarella cheese & remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese & bake for 10 minutes longer until cheese is lightly browned and bubbly. Serve on top of linguini pasta.

*I love this dish & my husband who isn't a real big pasta eater also loves this! This really is quite simple to make.