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Close-up of baked chicken topped with rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, garnished with fresh basil.

Chicken Parmesan Inspired Bake with Mozzarella

This recipe offers a simple, baked version of Chicken Parmesan flavor using chicken breasts, crushed tomatoes, and melted mozzarella cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Sauce
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes (canned)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 Salt season to taste
  • 1 Pepper season to taste
For the Topping
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into pieces
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp olive oil used to sauté the garlic

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Sauté minced garlic in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Simmer by adding crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper to the sautéed garlic. Let it cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Arrange seasoned chicken breasts in the greased baking dish. Pour the tomato sauce evenly over the top.
  5. Top the dish with torn mozzarella pieces, spreading them evenly.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Let the dish rest for 5 minutes after removing it from the oven before serving.

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