Crispy Baked Chicken with Marinara and Mozzarella
Juicy chicken breasts slathered in marinara sauce, topped with melty mozzarella, and baked to crispy perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down for an even layer.
- Arrange the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the crust is golden brown.
- Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast and sprinkle generously with mozzarella cheese.
- Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For an even crispier texture, use panko breadcrumbs or substitute marinara with barbecue sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg