Description
Whipping up mozzarella chicken brings pure comfort right to your dinner table with melted cheese and juicy meat. Tender chicken breasts topped with gooey mozzarella create a simple yet satisfying meal that everyone at your table will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Liquids and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Combine 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Thoroughly coat both sides of your 4 chicken breasts with the seasoning mixture.
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into the hot pan.
- Cook chicken for 4-6 minutes on the first side until a golden-brown crust develops. Flip each breast and continue cooking for another 4-6 minutes.
- Check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer. Remove from heat once fully cooked.
- Pour ½ cup marinara sauce directly over each chicken breast, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese across the sauced chicken. Cover the skillet with a lid.
- Allow cheese to melt completely for 2-3 minutes over low heat until it becomes smooth and stretchy.
- Transfer chicken to serving plates. Garnish with fresh chopped herbs if desired for a pop of color and fresh flavor.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts of similar thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- For extra flavor, consider briefly marinating the chicken in Italian dressing before seasoning and cooking.
- When melting the cheese, keep the skillet covered to help it melt evenly and create a perfect gooey texture.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by using a gluten-free marinara sauce and serving with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice instead of traditional pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg