Cheesy Italian Chicken
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Cheesy Italian Chicken, a comforting one-pan recipe that's perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Juicy, golden-seared chicken breasts are seasoned with a fragrant blend of garlic, Italian herbs, and spices, then smothered in rich marinara sauce. Topped with a luscious layer of melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, this dish bakes to bubbly, cheesy perfection in just 30 minutes. Garnished with fresh basil and served alongside pasta, garlic bread, or a crisp green salad, it’s an Italian-inspired feast that’s as simple as it is satisfying. With minimal prep time and bold, satisfying flavors, this easy baked chicken recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cups Marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cups Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
In a large, oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the skillet from heat.
Pour the marinara sauce evenly over the seared chicken breasts in the skillet.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the chicken and sauce.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
Serve hot with a side of pasta, garlic bread, or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2294 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.2 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.5 g | 208% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 752 mg | 251% | |
| Sodium | 5310 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 281.9 g | 564% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1872 mg | 144% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1984 mg | 42% | |
*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.
