Chicken Mozzarella Bake Recipe

Overhead view of finished chicken mozzarella in white baking dish topped with parsley.

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Chicken Mozzarella Bake Recipe

Make this Easy Chicken Mozzarella Bake Recipe for a simple and delicious meal in minutes. It's made with tender chicken breasts, melted mozzarella cheese, plus your favorite sauce. The perfect easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked chicken mozzarella

Servings:

Calories: 478kcal

Author: LaKita Anderson

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.
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.
Evenly top the chicken with the 25 ounces pasta sauce and use a spoon to spread it in an even layer over the chicken.
Top the sauce evenly with the grated ½ cup Parmesan cheese.
Place into the oven and allow it to bake for 15 minutes.
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.
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.
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!
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Notes

Baking time may vary depending on size and thickness of chicken, please check with a meat thermometer to make sure it is done at 165 degrees F.
If you prefer not to sear the chicken in the pan, add the raw chicken into the skillet with the sauce and parmesan. Add an additional time of at least 10 minutes to the baking time.
Use your favorite jar sauce or a homemade version.

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