Ingredients
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3 medium breasts)
1 cup jarred marinara sauce
1 cup shredded low moisture mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
2-Prepare the baking dish: Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
3-Slice the chicken: Slice chicken breasts horizontally into 1/2-inch cutlets.
4-Arrange and season the chicken: Arrange chicken in a single layer and season with salt and pepper.
5-Add the garlic: Sprinkle minced garlic evenly over the chicken.
6-Spoon the marinara: Spoon marinara over chicken, covering each piece.
7-Season with Italian herbs: Sprinkle dried Italian seasoning over the sauce.
8-Top with cheese: Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan.
9-Bake the dish: Bake uncovered 25–30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and chicken reaches 165°F.
10-Broil for a golden top: Broil 1–2 minutes until golden, watching closely.
11-Rest before serving: Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Last Step:
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🌡️ Use a meat thermometer to pull the dish when the thickest piece reaches 165°F — this guarantees juicy chicken.
⏱️ Let the dish rest for 5 minutes after baking so the juices redistribute and the chicken stays tender.
🍅 Choose a high-quality jarred marinara with simple ingredients and no added sugar for the best flavor with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Resting Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with toppings
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 110mg