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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
Susan Zatorski says
yes.I made it Thurs.i put it together ahead of time.Baked it. with green salad w/ fresh lemon Evoo& lemon juice crutons & tomatoes.. So easy chicken was *TENDER* yummy!! I will now get Chupacabra Italian seasoning.My husband commented also.
Lori says
So happy you guys loved this! I just made it today for a gathering of about 12 folks. Everyone raved over it! It’s so easy to prepare and even put together ahead of time!
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Sue Turcsany says
Do you have to pound the chicken breasts to tenderize them before baking with all the ingrediens?
Lori says
Hi! No you don’t have to but if they are super fat on one end and thin on the other, you can pound them so they are more even. This way they will cook evenly.
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Savita says
This one-pan easy cheesy Italian mozzarella baked chicken recipe is an absolute winner! The combination of tender chicken breasts smothered in gooey melted mozzarella cheese and flavorful Italian seasoning is simply irresistible
Lori says
Thank you so much Savita!
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Cathleen says
I am definitely making this this week. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, I was looking for an easy weeknight recipe 🙂
Lori says
You are most welcome 🙂
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Lisa says
I love one pan recipes! Clean up was easy and this chicken dinner was delicious.
Lori says
I appreciate the kind words Lisa!
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Amy Liu Dong says
I love this recipe so much! It is so easy to make and delicious. I can’t resist eating this again and again!
Lori says
That means so much to me Amy; thank you!
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silvia says
I sure love one pan easy dinners and this one looks so good and yummy and with all the ingredients my family loves, I’ll come back to let you know how it turned out.
Lori says
Thank you so much Silvia!
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