Description
This Italian Chicken Recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken breasts with flavorful Italian seasonings, marinara sauce, and melted cheese. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or a special gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season Chicken: Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble: Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour marinara sauce over each piece.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Add Cheese: Remove foil, sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over chicken, and bake uncovered for 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Rest for a few minutes, garnish with basil or parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Serve with pasta, rice, or a simple green salad.
- You can customize by adding mushrooms or olives before baking.
- Store-bought or homemade marinara sauce both work well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and cheese
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
