Description
This Chicken Mozzarella Bake is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Tender boneless chicken breasts are layered with a rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese, then baked until golden and bubbly. With its irresistible aroma and satisfying flavors, this dish is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and saut? garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour sauce over it, ensuring coverage.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce and cheese (approximately 266g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg