Creating the perfect Baked Chicken Parmesan is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the Chicken Breasts: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them in a plastic sealable bag. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to gently pound the chicken to an even thickness.
3. Set Up Breading Station: In one bowl, beat the eggs. In another bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, salt, and black pepper.
4. Dip Chicken: Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
5. Heat Olive Oil: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
6. Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour marinara sauce evenly over the chicken breasts. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
7. Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C) and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
8. Garnish: Once done, remove from the oven and let sit for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

These steps ensure that your Baked Chicken Parmesan turns out perfectly every time, with layers of flavor that your family will love.