Crispy Baked Chicken with Marinara and Mozzarella
A comforting and indulgent chicken dish with a crunchy breadcrumb coating, topped with marinara and melted mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
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).
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, making sure to press down for an even layer.
- Arrange the prepared chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in your 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, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish each piece with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider swapping mozzarella for a lower-fat type and using gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg