Baked Chicken with Cheese
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this flavorful and easy-to-make Baked Chicken with Cheese recipe! Tender chicken breasts are marinated in a zesty olive oil and lemon juice blend seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, and Italian herbs, then baked to juicy perfection. Topped with a golden, bubbly layer of shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses that melt into irresistible gooeyness, this dish is a cheesy delight for any occasion. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner option that pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, pasta, or a crisp green salad. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor, this baked chicken recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Keywords: baked chicken recipe, cheese-topped chicken, easy chicken dinner, mozzarella chicken, oven-baked chicken.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, and lemon juice.
Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and coat them evenly with the olive oil and seasoning mixture.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the oven and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese evenly over the top of each piece.
Place the chicken back in the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chicken is cooked through.
Check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it has reached at least 165°F (74°C).
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.7 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 179 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 889 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.3 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 65.3 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 346 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 491 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
