Description
A delicious and easy-to-make cheesy chicken marinara bake that combines tender chicken, rich marinara sauce, and melted cheese for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken fillets
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken fillets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until browned.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and cover with marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade marinara sauce.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- For a crispier top, broil for the last 2-3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and cheese
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesy chicken marinara bake, easy chicken dinner, Italian chicken recipe