Description
A comforting and cheesy classic, Mozzarella Chicken features juicy seared chicken breasts baked in a rich tomato sauce and topped with gooey, melted mozzarella for the ultimate weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: 4 medium (about 1.5 pounds), boneless and skinless
- Mozzarella Cheese: 8 oz, sliced
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Crushed Tomatoes: 1 can (14.5 oz)
- Italian Seasoning: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon
- Fresh Basil: A handful, chopped
- Parmesan Cheese (optional): ¼ cup, grated
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix crushed tomatoes with minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and half the basil.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Season chicken, sear 3–4 minutes each side until golden.
- Assemble the Dish: Place chicken in dish and spoon sauce over it.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake 20–25 minutes, then top with mozzarella slices.
- Finishing Touches: Bake another 5–7 minutes until cheese bubbles. Garnish with basil and Parmesan.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use room-temperature chicken for even cooking.
- Finish under broiler for a bubbly cheese top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving for juicier results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Mozzarella Chicken, baked chicken, cheesy chicken, tomato mozzarella chicken, gluten-free dinner