PREP TIME: 10 MINS | COOK TIME: 35 MINS | TOTAL TIME: 45 MINS | SERVINGS: 4
This is another chicken recipe that is super easy to throw together. It’s made with only minimal ingredients and ready in a breeze. Moist chicken smothered in mozzarella, Parmesan, and marinara sauce. Enjoy this cheesy mozzarella chicken bake over pasta or with garlic bread on the side.
INGREDIENTS
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2 tbsp olive oil
4 large chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1.5 c. marinara sauce
1 c. shredded mozzarella
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt & pepper to taste
How to make Cheesy Mozzarella Chicken Bake
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Adjust the rack in the center and preheat it to 375 degrees F.
Step 2: In the meantime, season all sides of the chicken with garlic powder and salt & pepper.
Step 3: In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the hot oil and sear for about 5 minutes on each side. To the prepared baking dish, transfer the chicken when done. Over the chicken, pour the marinara sauce and evenly spread it around, and sprinkle with Parmesan followed by the mozzarella. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, uncovered. If using smaller chicken breasts, bake for about 15 minutes. Set the oven to broil for about 3 to 4 minutes or until the cheese has lightly browned.
Step 4: Remove from the oven when done and allow the chicken to rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Note that the chicken is done once the internal temperature of the thickest part reaches 165 degrees F.
NOTES:
Searing the chicken is optional. In the baking dish, lay the raw chicken breasts and proceed with the recipe. Bake for at least 30 minutes until the internal temperature of the thickest part reaches 165 degrees F.
Keep in mind that the baking time of the chicken depends on the size of the chicken breasts.
For this recipe, you can also use a large oven-safe skillet.
NUTRITION FACTS:
Calories: 481 kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 60g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 178mg, Sodium: 1111mg, Potassium: 1177mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 763IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 303mg, Iron: 2mg
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 large chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1.5 c. marinara sauce
- 1 c. shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Adjust the rack in the center and preheat it to 375 degrees F.
Step 2: In the meantime, season all sides of the chicken with garlic powder and salt & pepper.
Step 3: In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the hot oil and sear for about 5 minutes on each side. To the prepared baking dish, transfer the chicken when done. Over the chicken, pour the marinara sauce and evenly spread it around, and sprinkle with Parmesan followed by the mozzarella. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, uncovered. If using smaller chicken breasts, bake for about 15 minutes. Set the oven to broil for about 3 to 4 minutes or until the cheese has lightly browned.
Step 4: Remove from the oven when done and allow the chicken to rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Note that the chicken is done once the internal temperature of the thickest part reaches 165 degrees F.
Notes
Searing the chicken is optional. In the baking dish, lay the raw chicken breasts and proceed with the recipe. Bake for at least 30 minutes until the internal temperature of the thickest part reaches 165 degrees F. Keep in mind that the baking time of the chicken depends on the size of the chicken breasts. For this recipe, you can also use a large oven-safe skillet.
