Cheesy Marinara Chicken Bake
Cheesy Marinara Chicken Bake Recipe with tender chicken, rich marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Place chicken in the baking dish in a single layer.
- Pour marinara sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and cheese is melted.
- Broil for 2–3 minutes if desired for a golden top.
- Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
Use evenly sized chicken pieces for consistent cooking.
Avoid overbaking to keep chicken juicy.
Use quality marinara sauce for best flavor.
Avoid overbaking to keep chicken juicy.
Use quality marinara sauce for best flavor.