Description
This Chicken and Mozzarella Bake is a cheesy, saucy, flavor-packed comfort meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts bake in a herbed tomato sauce, topped with bubbly mozzarella and finished with fresh basil. It’s easy, delicious, and always a hit at the dinner table!
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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16 oz can chopped tomatoes
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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½ red onion, chopped
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 cup shredded mozzarella
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2–3 fresh basil leaves, torn
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2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. Make shallow criss-cross cuts in the surface to help the flavors seep in.
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Place the chicken in a baking dish. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Drizzle with olive oil.
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In a mixing bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, red onion, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well.
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Pour the tomato mixture over the chicken in the dish, spreading evenly.
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Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the top.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
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For a golden top, broil the last 2–3 minutes—watch carefully!
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Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
Swap mozzarella for provolone or a blend of Italian cheeses.
Add chopped spinach or olives for extra flavor.
Great served over pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg