Easy Mozzarella Baked Chicken
Easy mozzarella baked chicken has just a few simple ingredients but BIG flavor! And it's ready in just 25 minutes!
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ¾ cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 6-oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella, about ¼-inch thick
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ 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.
Notes
Cook time: 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.
Tomato sauce: My recipe 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 to warm through and cook with it.
Mozzarella: 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.
Serving ideas: Serve over mashed potatoes along with extra pan sauce. Or serve with rice, polenta or crusty bread; you'll just want something to go with that yummy sauce!
Leftovers: Leftover mozzarella baked chicken can be stored, in a covered container, in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Slice the chicken before reheating in the microwave or stove top, so it reheats more quickly and evenly without drying out. It also helps to save and reheat the chicken with the pan sauce.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 404mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g
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