Chicken Parmesan Inspired Bake with Mozzarella
A simple and flavorful baked chicken dish inspired by Chicken Parmesan, featuring tender chicken breasts topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, torn
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Arrange chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Pour the tomato sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Top with torn mozzarella pieces, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Notes
- Ensure chicken is cooked through by checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
- Rest the bake for 5 minutes before serving for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Parmesan Bake, Mozzarella Chicken, Italian Chicken Recipe, Baked Chicken Dinner, Easy Chicken Recipe