Description
Cheesy Mozzarella Chicken Bake is a creamy, comforting dish featuring tender chicken, rich marinara, and gooey mozzarella cheese—perfect for family dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Place them in the baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the chicken and generously top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - Swap mozzarella with cheddar for a different flavor profile. - Add fresh spinach for added nutrition. - For a crispy top, broil for an additional few minutes after baking.