Description
Cheesy Mozzarella Chicken Bake is a creamy, mouthwatering dish featuring tender chicken and gooey cheese, perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce in the baking dish, then arrange the seasoned chicken on top.
- Pour the remaining marinara over the chicken, followed by layers of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For extra juiciness, marinate chicken overnight. You can swap mozzarella for cheddar or add veggies like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.