Super Lazy Italian Chicken
Effortless, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights, Super Lazy Italian Chicken is the ultimate one-dish dinner that tastes anything but lazy! This recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts smothered in rich marinara sauce, topped with a golden, gooey layer of melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and seasoned with fragrant Italian herbs and garlic for an irresistible burst of flavor. With just 5 minutes of prep time, this oven-baked chicken dish comes together in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for quick family meals or last-minute guests. Serve it on its own, over pasta or rice, or with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. Perfectly simple yet authentically Italian-inspired, this comfort food classic is a surefire crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 24-ounce jar jar of marinara sauce (or your favorite pasta sauce)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 leaves fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Drizzle the olive oil into a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish and spread it evenly.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Place them in the skillet or dish in a single layer.
Pour the marinara sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they’re all covered in sauce.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan over the top of the chicken, followed by the remaining 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
Cover the skillet or dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Serve hot on its own or over cooked pasta, rice, or with a side of crusty bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1606 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.3 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.1 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 692 mg | 231% | |
| Sodium | 3984 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 252.7 g | 505% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1141 mg | 88% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1807 mg | 38% | |
*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.
