Description
A delicious cheesy chicken bake with marinara and two types of cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, drizzle the olive oil over the chicken breasts.
- Season both sides with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the marinara sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well covered.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese generously over the top of the sauce.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C) and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg