Description
This cheesy mozzarella chicken bake recipe is simple to make with just six ingredients. Tender chicken is smothered with melty cheese and marinara sauce in this cozy meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375F and move the rack to the middle position.
- Step 2: Season both sides of each piece of chicken with the garlic powder and salt & pepper.
- Step 3: Add the oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, sear the chicken for 5 minutes/side. Add the chicken to a greased baking dish (I used a 9×13) once both sides are seared.
- Step 4: Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken and use a spoon to spread it evenly over and around the chicken.
- Step 5: Sprinkle the parmesan over the chicken breasts, and then do the same with the mozzarella.
- Step 6: Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. If your chicken breasts are on the smaller side, I suggest doing 15 minutes.
- Step 7: Broil the chicken for a few minutes or so until the cheese is lightly browned (watch it closely). Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes prior to serving (this will ensure it’s juicy). Chicken is safe to eat at 165F.
Notes
You can skip the searing step by placing raw chicken breasts in the baking dish, seasoning them, and cooking for at least 30 minutes (or until 165F internally). A large oven-safe skillet can be used instead of a baking dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 481 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1111 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 60 g
- Cholesterol: 178 mg