Absolutely 😍🍗🧀 — here’s a clear, classic Mozzarella Chicken recipe that’s juicy, saucy, and loaded with melty cheese.
Mozzarella Chicken
Ingredients (serves 3–4)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ cups marinara sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional but recommended)
- Optional garnish: fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
1. Prep Chicken
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
2. Sear Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden (not fully cooked).
3. Add Sauce & Cheese
- Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle mozzarella evenly on top.
- Add Parmesan if using.
4. Bake
- Transfer skillet to oven (or move chicken to a baking dish).
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optional: broil 1–2 minutes for golden cheese.
5. Serve
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with garlic bread and a salad.
Pro Tips
- Pound chicken to even thickness for juicier results.
- Extra flavor: Add sliced garlic or sun-dried tomatoes under the sauce.
- Cheese upgrade: Mix mozzarella with provolone or fontina for extra melt.
- Shortcut: Rotisserie chicken works if you just want the baked cheesy version.
If you want, I can also give you:
- One-pan skillet mozzarella chicken
- Creamy mozzarella chicken
- Mozzarella chicken with spinach or mushrooms
Just tell me 😌
