Description
Cheesy Mozzarella Chicken Bake is the ultimate comfort food—tender chicken breasts baked in savory marinara and smothered with gooey mozzarella cheese. This easy, family-friendly dinner is ready in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a hot skillet with olive oil, sear chicken until golden on both sides.
- Place chicken in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cheesy Mozzarella Chicken Bake