Chicken Mozzarella Bake
A delicious and easy Chicken Mozzarella Bake made with tender chicken breasts smothered in marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the chicken breasts in a lightly greased baking dish.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour marinara sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving, if desired.
Notes
You can use store-bought or homemade marinara sauce.For extra flavor, sear the chicken briefly in a pan before baking.Serve with pasta, rice, or a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and cheese
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/chicken-mozzarella-bake/
