Description
Quick & Easy Mozzarella Chicken Bake: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder on both sides.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the marinara sauce evenly over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese generously over the marinara sauce.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
- Slice the chicken and serve warm, spooning extra sauce and cheese from the baking dish over the top.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- You can add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg