Description
Delightful chicken breasts smothered in marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the chicken.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the cheese is bubbling.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
To store leftovers, cool down and place in an airtight container. Can last in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg