Baked Chicken Marinara

This baked chicken marinara could not be easier. Seasoned, pan-seared chicken breasts bake in the same skillet with marinara and mozzarella for a cozy, comforting dinner.

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

4 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce (such as Rao’s®)
8 ounces low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves
cooked pasta, for serving (optional)

Directions

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) with racks in upper and lower third positions.

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Sprinkle both sides of chicken evenly with salt and Italian seasoning. Heat oil in a deep, large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

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Pour marinara sauce evenly over chicken and sprinkle with mozzarella. Cover with aluminum foil.

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Bake on the lower third rack in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, the sauce is bubbling around the edges, and a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of chicken registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 20 to 25 minutes.

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Remove skillet from oven and remove foil. Increase oven temperature to broil. Once preheated, return skillet to upper third rack and broil until cheese is lightly browned in spots, about 2 minutes.

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Garnish with fresh basil and serve with pasta.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

614	Calories
18g	Fat
17g	Carbs
91g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 614
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 207mg	69%
Sodium 2084mg	91%
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 5g	17%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 91g	182%
Vitamin C 4mg	5%
Calcium 637mg	49%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 1283mg	27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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