Quinoa Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise in half
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup marinara sauce, homemade or storebought
• 1/4 cup basil leaves, chiffonade

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
• In a large saucepan of 1 1/2 cups water, cook quinoa according to package instructions. Stir in Italian seasoning.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Working in batches, dredge chicken in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in quinoa mixture, pressing to coat.
• Place chicken onto the prepared baking sheet. Place into oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Top with cheeses and marinara. Place into oven and bake until cheeses have melted, about 5 more minutes.
• Serve immediately, garnished with basil, if desired.

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