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Overhead view of finished chicken mozzarella in white baking dish topped with parsley.
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Chicken Mozzarella Bake Recipe

This easy chicken mozzarella bake comes together in 45 minutes with just 7 ingredients. Tender chicken, rich marinara, and melted cheese, perfect weeknight dinner!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked chicken mozzarella, chicken mozzarella bake
Servings: 4
Calories: 478kcal
Author: LaKita Anderson

Equipment

  • 1 8x8-inch baking dish

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 25 ounces pasta sauce
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Begin the chicken recipe by preheating the oven to 375 degrees F. Evenly season both sides of each 1 ½ pounds chicken breast with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper. Set aside. 
    Seasoned chicken breasts on a white plate.
  • Using a large skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat, add the 2 tablespoons olive oil and allow it to warm thoroughly. To make this a one dish recipe, use an oven-safe skillet. Add the chicken and allow it to cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes. Flip each piece of chicken to the other size and allow it to cook for another 2 minutes. 
  • Turn off the heat, the chicken will not be fully cooked at this point and that is completely fine. Transfer the cooked chicken to a separate baking dish/casserole dish or leave it in the oven proof skillet.
    Cooked chicken breasts in a white baking dish.
  • Evenly top the chicken with the 25 ounces pasta sauce and use a spoon to spread it in an even layer over the chicken. 
    Sauce added over the baked chicken in the dish.
  • Top the sauce evenly with the grated ½ cup Parmesan cheese.
    Parmesan cheese added over the sauce and chicken in the dish.
  • Place into the oven and allow it to bake for 15 minutes.
    Baked chicken mozzarella in baking dish.
  • Carefully remove the baking dish or skillet from the oven and spread the 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese in an even layer. Return to the oven and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese has melted and is bubbly. 
    Shredded mozzarella added to the top of the chicken dish.
  • If you prefer to have the top brown a little more, place under the broiler on high heat for a few minutes until the mozzarella cheese has lightly browned. 
    Finished chicken mozzarella in baking dish.
  • Carefully remove the chicken mozzarella bake from the oven and allow it to cool for about 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Pair it with your favorite pasta or enjoy it with some crusty bread. Enjoy!
    Close up overhead view of chicken bake in baking dish topped with parsley.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

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Nutrition

Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 1810mg | Potassium: 1214mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1212IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 357mg | Iron: 3mg
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