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Cheesy Mozzarella Chicken Bake
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 481 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts boneless skinless
- 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
- Preheat oven to 375F and move the rack to the middle position.
- Season both sides of each piece of chicken with the garlic powder and salt & pepper.
- 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 9x13) once both sides are seared.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken and use a spoon to spread it evenly over and around the chicken.
- Sprinkle the parmesan over the chicken breasts, and then do the same with the mozzarella.
- Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. If your chicken breasts are on the smaller side, I suggest doing 15 minutes.
- 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.
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Notes
- You can skip the step where you sear the chicken if you wish. Just place the raw chicken breasts in the baking dish, season them, and continue the recipe from step 4. I'd then cook the chicken for at least 30 minutes (or when a meat thermometer indicates it's 165F in the thickest part).
- Timing on this recipe largely depends on the size of the chicken breasts, so I highly recommend using an instant read meat thermometer so you don't under or overcook the chicken.
- If you have a large oven-safe skillet, feel free to use it and skip the baking dish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
481kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
60g
(120%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
178mg
(59%)
Sodium
1111mg
(46%)
Potassium
1177mg
(34%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
763IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
303mg
(30%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 481
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 481kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 60g | 120% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 178mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 1111mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 1177mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 763IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 303mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.