Easy mozzarella baked chicken

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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 get some work done…

Or maybe it’s the date night I have with my dad tomorrow night. My mom’s going to be out of town so I get to go to dinner and to see the play Waitress with him. I *adored* the movie, so I’m really excited to see it live on stage. And have a fun night out with my dad!

Regardless, I’m feeling good about Monday this week. And if you’re cursing me for that right now, I’m going to send you some happy vibes and try to get you on board with me. 😉

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. 👇

A few notes on this 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.

Easy mozzarella baked chicken

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Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Total Time 25 minutes

Serves 4     adjust servings

Easy mozzarella baked chicken has just a few simple ingredients but BIG flavor!

Ingredients

• 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

Preheat oven to 425.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.

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.)

Sear chicken breasts on each side for 3-4 minutes, until well browned.

Add a slice of mozzarella to the top of each chicken breast. Add broth and marsala to pan. Cover the pan with a lid.

Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 8-12 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.

Serve hot with extra sauce spooned over each chicken breast.

Recipe 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.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Amount Per Serving	As Served
Calories 340kcal Calories from fat 119
% Daily Value
Total Fat 13g	20%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Transfat 0g
Cholesterol 147mg	49%
Sodium 611mg	25%
Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 45g

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

	Calories	2000
Total Fat	Less than	65g
Sat Fat	Less than	25g
Cholesterol	Less than	300mg
Sodium	Less than	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate		300g
Dietary Fiber		25g

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