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Chicken breasts under bubbly melted mozzarella in marinara with cherry tomatoes in a baking dish, one cut open

Chicken Mozzarella Bake

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Chicken mozzarella bake: four seasoned chicken breasts baked on marinara and basil with cherry tomatoes at 400F for 20 to 25 minutes to 165F, then topped with mozzarella and broiled 2 to 3 minutes. Serves 4.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 444 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium chicken breasts boneless, skinless; 1 per serving
  • olive oil a few drizzles on each breast
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon per breast
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon per breast
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon per breast
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 jar marinara sauce 24 ounces, your favorite brand
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil sliced, semi-packed; omit if you have no fresh
  • 8 ounces cherry tomatoes cut into halves
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese packed, plus more as needed
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Season each chicken breast with a few drizzles of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and ground black pepper. Set aside.
  • In a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine the marinara sauce with the sliced basil. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper if you like.
  • Place the seasoned chicken on top of the marinara. Arrange the cherry tomato halves around the chicken.
  • Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken, until the center of the thickest breast reaches 165°F on a food thermometer.
  • Remove the dish from the oven and top the chicken with the shredded mozzarella. Return it to the oven and broil for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and slightly golden. Watch it closely so it does not burn, because broiling happens very fast.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Smaller breasts may only need about 15 minutes; start checking at 12. Let the chicken rest 5 minutes before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and eat within 3 to 4 days. Reheat to 165°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 444kcalCarbohydrates: 16.4gProtein: 60.6gFat: 14.3gSodium: 2155mgFiber: 3.6gSugar: 9.5g

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