Description
Cheesy Marinara Chicken Bake features tender chicken breasts baked with marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning
3. Sear chicken in olive oil 2–3 minutes per side
4. Transfer chicken to baking dish and pour marinara sauce on top
5. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly
6. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until cooked through
7. Garnish with fresh basil and serve
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 140mg