EASY MOZZARELLA BAKED CHICKEN

 

EASY MOZZARELLA BAKED CHICKEN (+ VIDEO)

Easy mozzarella baked chicken has just a few simple ingredients but BIG flavor! It’s warm and cheesy, requires just 6 ingredients and is ready in 25 minutes, making it perfect for a quick dinner everyone will love!I am surprisingly happy to see a new week, given that we lost an hour of sleep over the weekend for daylight savings time.Maybe it was the low-key weekend we had, or the fun movie night, or the afternoon visit with my parents, or the free time I took for myself yesterday to Easy mozzarella baked chicken

And despite the fun outlook, it’s also going to be a busy week. #whatelseisnew?

So today’s easy mozzarella baked chicken recipe is perfect when you want something that’s simple but scrumptious.

Cause quick + easy doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor, right?

And this melty, cheesy chicken is sure to satisfy kids and adults alike, making it perfect for a fuss-free family dinner on a busy weeknight!

Besides perhaps the fresh mozzarella (and you can see my cheat note about that below), this is all basic ingredients you probably already have on hand!

So those nights when you don’t know what to do or what to make?

Make this. 👇

NOTES ON EASY MOZZARELLA BAKED CHICKEN:

• The cooking time will depend on the thickness of your chicken breasts. You’ll want 4 that are a similar size so they cook evenly. If yours seem thick, you can pound them out between wax paper to make sure they are a good, even size for cooking.
• Also, I always recommend using a meat thermometer to ensure your chicken is cooked through! I love this instant read one and you’ll want the chicken to be at 165.
• Mushroom lover? Me too. Feel free to add 8 oz. of sliced mushrooms to the pan with the onion, until they are cooked down and have released their juices, then continue with the recipe.
• My easy baked mozzarella chicken doesn’t have a tomato sauce but if that’s what you’re looking for, you can add a small can of diced tomatoes (or crushed tomatoes) to the pan after you’ve browned the chicken.
• Fresh mozzarella really is best here, but I won’t tell if you want to top the chicken with some sliced or shredded mozzarella. It won’t be quite as flavorful but still delicious.
• We love this mozzarella chicken served with mashed potatoes (drizzle some sauce over those too, as seen below), but it would also be great with pasta or brown rice as well.

You could even do spaghetti squash for a low-carb option.

Or serve it with polenta. Or just some crusty bread. So many options!

Give this a try for a new easy dinner-time favorite!

XO,

Kathryn

P.S. Love quick and easy chicken dinners? (Who doesn’t?!) Check out these favorites:

• Slow cooker bistro chicken thighs (Family Food on the Table)
• Easy orange baked chicken (She Wears Many Hats)
• Creamy chicken rice (A Mindfull Mom)
• One-pot creamy chicken and mushroom pasta with peas (Family Food on the Table)
• Chicken breasts with jalapeño cheese sauce (Family Food on the Table)
• And be sure to check out my collection of easy chicken dinner recipes and chicken recipes in under 30 minutes.

YIELD: 4 SERVINGS

EASY MOZZARELLA BAKED CHICKEN

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Easy mozzarella baked chicken has just a few simple ingredients but BIG flavor! And it's ready in just 25 minutes!

PREP TIME5 minutes

COOK TIME20 minutes

TOTAL TIME25 minutesINGREDIENTS

• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 (6-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper
• 4 slices fresh mozzarella, about 1/4-inch thick
• 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup marsala wine

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 425.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
4. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides and add to pan. (I just move the onions and garlic to the side of the pan.)
5. Sear chicken breasts on each side for 3-4 minutes, until well browned.

6. Add a slice of mozzarella to the top of each chicken breast. Add broth and marsala to pan. Cover the pan with a lid.
7. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 8-12 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
8. Serve hot with extra sauce spooned over each chicken breast.

NOTES

The cooking time will depend on the thickness of your chicken breasts. You’ll want 4 that are a similar size so they cook evenly. If yours seem thick, you can pound them out between wax paper to make sure they are a good, even size for cooking.

Also, I always recommend using a meat thermometer to ensure your chicken is cooked through! I love this instant read one and you’ll want the chicken to be at 165.

Mushroom lover? Me too. Feel free to add 8 oz. of sliced mushrooms to the pan with the mushrooms, until they are cooked down and have released their juices, then continue with the recipe.

My easy baked mozzarella chicken doesn’t have a tomato sauce but if that’s what you’re looking for, you can add a small can of diced tomatoes (or crushed tomatoes) to the pan after you’ve browned the chicken.

Fresh mozzarella really is best here, but I won’t tell if you want to top them with some sliced or shredded mozzarella. It won’t be quite as flavorful but still delicious.