Stuffed Chicken Parmesan

One of the fanciest foods that I make.It is defintely not a once a week kind of meal, as it takes a long time to make, and the ingredients are a bit pricey, but it is fun to have a special occasion recipe,and it is so yummy.

ingredients

6 chicken breasts
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese.
1 1/4 Tbsp oregano
4 ounces mozzarella
1 Tbsp prepared basil pesto
2-3 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 can tomato sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 lb linguine cooked

directions

1
Rinse Chicken;pat dry with paper towels and arrange on baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap; freese chicken until they become firm,about 30 minutes.
2
In shallow dish combine bread crumbs, parmesan, and 1 tsp oregano. Slice partially through each chicken breast hortizontally to create a deep pocket. Place 2 slices mozzarella and 1/2 tsp basil pesto in each breast. Fold top of breast over stuffing, making certain that the cheese is covered. Dip each breast in bread crumb mixture. Reserve leftover crumbs.
3
Preheat oven to 350°. In large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken. Cook until lightly browned(about two minutes on each side).
4
Transfer chicken to greased casserole dish.Top with remaining oregano,salt and pepper.Pour tomato sauce over chicken;top with shredded mozzarella. Bake until chicken sauce is bubbly and chicken springs back when touched, about 20-25 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, transfer reserved bread crumbs to skillet.Toast bread crumbs until browned, about two minutes.
6
To serve,divide warm linguine among six plates.Transfer a chicken breast to each plate:spoon sauce from casserole dish over each serving. Sprinkle browned bread crumbs over linguine