Ingredients
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
Olive oil for searing
Garlic powder, to taste
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Marinara sauce (about 1 ½ cups)
Shredded mozzarella cheese (about 1 cup)
Freshly grated parmesan cheese (about ¼ cup)
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Balsamic glaze, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
2-Season the chicken: Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper on both sides.
3-Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, then sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
4-Add sauce and cheeses: Pour marinara sauce over the chicken, sprinkle with Parmesan, and top with mozzarella.
5-Bake the chicken: Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and cheese is bubbly.
6-Broil and rest: Optionally broil for 2-3 minutes to brown cheese, then let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Last Step:
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🔍 Use an instant-read thermometer and pull the chicken at exactly 165°F to keep it juicy and avoid overcooking.
🔨 Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness so they cook uniformly throughout.
🧹 Skip the searing step and place seasoned raw chicken directly in the baking dish for even less cleanup — just add about 5 minutes to the baking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Rest Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and cheese
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 130mg