Use a sharp knife to carefully slice the chicken breasts into two even cutlets, making 4 pieces in total. prep

Season both sides of each chicken cutlet with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. prep

In a shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. mix

Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip in the egg mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated, and finally coat in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere. prep

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook until golden brown on the first side, about 5 minutes. flip the chicken halfway through to cook both sides. cook

Flip the chicken cutlets and reduce the heat to medium. Spoon 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce onto each cutlet and top with ¼ cup shredded mozzarella. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the chicken is fully cooked through. cook

Remove the chicken from the skillet, top with chopped parsley (optional), and serve with spaghetti and extra marinara sauce if desired. finish