Baked Chicken Marinara With Mozzarella And Fresh Basil
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Get ready to sink your teeth into the most mouthwatering, cheesy, and saucy baked chicken marinara of your life!
Imagine a dish that’s so easy to make, yet so packed with flavor, it’ll become a staple in your household. That’s exactly what we’re diving into today – a recipe that’s sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more!
First things first, preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) with racks in the upper and lower third positions. While that’s heating up, sprinkle both sides of your chicken evenly with salt and Italian seasoning. Don’t be shy – make sure to coat it generously!
Next, heat some oil in a deep, large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add your chicken and cook until it’s golden brown on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. You’ll know it’s ready when it’s nice and golden – and your kitchen will be filled with the most amazing aroma!
Now it’s time to add the magic ingredient – marinara sauce! Pour it evenly over your chicken, making sure to cover it completely. Then, sprinkle some shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Because, let’s be real, everything is better with cheese!
Cover your skillet with aluminum foil and bake on the lower third rack in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, the sauce is bubbling around the edges, and a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the chicken registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). This should take about 20 to 25 minutes, but trust us, it’s worth the wait!
Once it’s done, remove the skillet from the oven and remove the foil. Increase the oven temperature to broil and return the skillet to the upper third rack. Broil until the cheese is lightly browned in spots, about 2 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when it’s golden and bubbly!
Finally, garnish with some fresh basil leaves and serve with pasta. Because, let’s be real, pasta makes everything better!
This baked chicken marinara is the perfect comfort food – it’s easy to make, packed with flavor, and sure to satisfy your cravings. So go ahead, give it a try, and let us know what you think!
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) with racks in the upper and lower third positions.
- 2. Sprinkle both sides of your chicken evenly with salt and Italian seasoning.
- 3. Heat some oil in a deep, large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4. Add your chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- 5. Pour marinara sauce evenly over your chicken, making sure to cover it completely.
- 6. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- 7. Cover the skillet with aluminum foil and bake on the lower third rack in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- 8. Once done, remove the skillet from the oven and remove the foil.
- 9. Increase the oven temperature to broil and return the skillet to the upper third rack.
- 10. Broil until the cheese is lightly browned in spots, about 2 minutes.
- 11. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve with pasta.
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