Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Chicken and Mozzarella Bake, a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, rich crushed tomatoes, and gooey mozzarella cheese. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma and creating cherished memories around the dinner table. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; add them to the skillet. Sear each side for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Pour crushed tomatoes over the chicken and sprinkle with dried herbs. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish. Top generously with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Chicken Breast (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg