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Chicken marinara (chicken breasts covered in marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese) in a large enameled cast iron pot.
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Easy Baked Chicken Marinara

This easy chicken marinara is so delicious! Chicken breasts are seared and then covered in marinara sauce and topped with freshly grated mozzarella cheese, then the whole pot heads into the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Cassy Joy Garcia

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1½ pounds chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, for garnish
  • Fresh buttered noodles, for serving, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over high heat.
  • Season the chicken breast with half of the salt and Italian seasoning. Sear seasoned-side down for 4 minutes. Season the top-facing side of the chicken breast with the rest of the salt and Italian seasoning.
  • Flip the chicken breast and then pour the marinara sauce over the top. Sprinkle with the mozzarella, cover, and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for 10 more minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and cracked black pepper, and serve with fresh buttered noodles!

Notes

*Nutrition facts are per serving and do not include fresh buttered noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 1937mg | Potassium: 1197mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1266IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 338mg | Iron: 3mg