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Super tender chicken breasts coated in savory marinara, zesty Italian seasonings, and 2 types of cheeses make this perfect any night of the week. Plus the leftovers are incredible!
The Best One Pan Cheesy Chicken Dinner
I don’t know about you but there are days that, after making 8-10 recipes in a single day you just want something easy, peasy, and delicious for dinner. This is one of those recipes I will always turn to. It’s crazy easy to make and honestly, something I will always crave.
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As you can see this recipe is so easy to make. I opted to cut the breasts in half as they were huge and there was no way neither of us could eat a single breast.
Grab Your Ingredients
Just 5 ingredients are needed to make this dish.
- Boneless Chicken Breasts
- Marinara Sauce – go with your favorite flavor
- Chupacabra Italian Seasoning
- Cheese – freshly shredded parmesan and sliced fresh Mozzarella
That’s it; really.
The Best One Pan Cheesy Chicken Dinner
This dish is so easy. You just put all of the ingredients into a pan and bake it. I’ll often do this when I get off work. It takes maybe 10 minutes to throw it together and pop it into the oven. While it’s baking I can change, maybe throw in a load of laundry, and just sit and relax.
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Grab a 9 x 13″ baking dish and pour in half of the marinara.
- Season both sides of the chicken with the Chupacabra Italian seasoning and place them into the marinara in a single layer.
- Pour the rest of the marinara over top.
- Add the Parmesan cheese over top of each piece of chicken.
- Place the sliced fresh mozzarella over top and bake, uncovered until the internal temperature of the chicken reads 165F.
Cheesy Chicken Deliciousness
The first time I made this dish the smell of warm cheese and marinara was absolutely intoxicating. Thank God I made crusty garlic bread with this as the cheesy sauce concoction that was created during the bake was EPIC!
Seriously I could have just eaten the sauce by itself. I remember the one time I made this dish we had friends from Pittsburgh here for a visit. Normally I’d make something on the grill or pizza oven but sadly Mother Nature decided she wanted to rain for days on end.
I whipped this up. Folks when I tell you that not a single drop was left, I’m not kidding. To the point, folks were standing at the counter using the last bits of garlic bread to wipe out the dish.
The Best One-Pan Chicken Dish
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve made this dish. I’ve used boneless thighs and it’s just as good. I’ve also used different types of marinara and pasta sauces.
Recipe Substitutions and Additions
This recipe is so versatile and honestly, open to so many modifications.
- Chicken – boneless thighs or a combination of thighs and breasts work
- Marinara – you can pretty much use your favorite sauce. Alfredo, pesto, and a mixture of both works
- Veggies – artichoke hearts, broccoli,
- Meats – crispy bacon, pancetta, and prosciutto would be amazing
- Pasta – you can add cooked pasta but you’ll need to increase the amount of marinara
One Pan Easy Cheesy Italian Mozzarella Baked Chicken
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hgour
- Category: one pan, weeknight dinners, baked chicken, italian chicken, cheese chicken, meal prep chicken, easy dinners
- Method: oven
- Cuisine: one pan, weeknight dinners, baked chicken, italian chicken, cheese chicken, meal prep chicken, easy dinners
Super tender chicken breasts coated in savory marinara, zesty Italian seasonings, and 2 types of cheeses make this perfect any night of the week. Plus the leftovers are incredible!
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts, boneless & skinless
- 24 ounces marinara
- 2 Tablespoons Chupacabra Italian Seasoning
- 2 cups freshly shredded Parmesan
- 16 ounces Fresh Mozzarella, sliced into 12 pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Grab a 9 x 13″ baking dish and pour in half of the marinara.
- Season both sides of the chicken with the Chupacabra Italian seasoning and place them into the marinara in a single layer.
- Pour the rest of the marinara over top.
- Add the Parmesan cheese over top of each piece of chicken.
- Place the sliced fresh mozzarella over top and bake, uncovered for 35-45 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reads 165F.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
*This is based on each large breast being split by 2 people
Colleen says
This cheesy chicken is destined to become a family favorite. It was such a hit, and so simple to make. Thank you!
Lori says
Thank you so much Colleen!!!
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Dennis says
You had me at cheesy! Your chicken cutlets were a big hit with my family!
Lori says
Many thanks Dennis!
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Tim Johnson says
Oh my goodness this looks so good 🤠Going to have to try it very soon 🩵 We love our Kitchen Whisperer Family 😇🩵
Lori says
OMG I can’t wait for you to try it! It’s SO crazy good!!!
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veenaazmanov says
This is such a flavorful recipe. Love the combination of cheese and sauce. Delicious.
Lori says
Thank you so much!
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Debbie says
This super easy one pan chicken bake is fantastic ! It comes out full of flavor and nice and cheesy. We served ours with a salad and garlic knots . My family is already asking for me to make it again.
Lori says
That’s so awesome to hear Debbie; thank you!
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Gwynn Galvin says
My family loved this recipe for dinner. I plan to serve it next time I entertain too! So delicious!
Lori says
It’s an entertainers dream to make! It’s so easy and allows you to actually relax and enjoy the fun!
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Giangi Townsend says
My son is home from college and I made this cheese chicken for him and he devoured it and asked for the recipe so he can make it when at school.
It was perfect and we loved all the cheese over it. Thank you!
Lori says
I love it!!! Thank you so much!!!
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Luke Ratford says
This will go on my to do list, this looks like the perfect midweek meal 🙂
Lori says
I suspect this will be on repeat often as it’s so yummy!
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Chance says
Oh Lori I absolutely love when you share recipes like this! I cannot wait to make this for dinner! I have everything on hand!
Lori says
Thank you Chance! You’re going to love this!
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Mikayla says
I really like how easy this recipe is and one of my favorite cheeses is fresh mozzarella, really can’t go wrong. Delicious dinner thanks!
Lori says
Thank you so much!
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