Description
Cheesy Mozzarella Chicken Bake is a deliciously creamy dish featuring tender chicken topped with rich mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh mozzarella cheese
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Garlic powder
- Dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts; season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sear chicken on both sides until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Sprinkle garlic powder and dried Italian herbs over the seared chicken.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish and layer with slices of fresh mozzarella followed by grated Parmesan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken with seasonings for an hour before cooking. Feel free to customize with vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in the oven at 350°F.