Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven: Set to 375°F and allow it to fully preheat for at least 10 minutes after it beeps.
2-Prepare the chicken: Pat boneless skinless chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
3-Arrange in baking dish: Place chicken breasts in a single layer in a baking dish.
4-Add the marinara: Pour marinara sauce evenly over the chicken, spreading to cover each piece.
5-Add the cheese: Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and sprinkle Italian seasoning over everything.
6-Bake the dish: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and cheese is melted and bubbly.
7-Rest and serve: Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
Last Step:
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💧 Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning—this prevents steaming and helps the cheese and sauce cling better.
⏲️ Let the oven preheat fully for at least 10 minutes after it beeps for even cooking and golden, bubbly results.
🧀 Let the chicken rest 3 to 5 minutes after baking so the juices settle back into the meat and each bite stays juicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Resting Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and cheese
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg