Chicken Parmesan Inspired Bake with Mozzarella
A simple and delicious baked chicken dish inspired by classic Chicken Parmesan, featuring marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over each chicken breast, ensuring they are all coated.
- Top each chicken breast with shredded mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of garlic powder to the chicken seasoning.
- If you don’t have fresh basil or parsley, dried herbs can be used for garnish.
- Ensure chicken is cooked through to a safe internal temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Chicken Parmesan Bake, Mozzarella Chicken, Baked Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner, Italian Chicken, Cheesy Chicken