Baked Chicken with Marinara and Mozzarella

Juicy baked chicken breasts topped with marinara sauce and golden shredded mozzarella, ready in just 35 minutes with minimal prep.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian-American

Servings 2 servings

Equipment

Baking dish
Meat thermometer
Paper towels

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 oz marinara sauce
2 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow it to fully come to temperature for at least 10 minutes before baking.
Pat the chicken breasts completely dry on both sides with paper towels. Place them in a single layer in a baking dish.
Spoon the marinara sauce evenly over each chicken breast. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
Bake uncovered at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit. The cheese should be melted and beginning to brown in spots.
Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving so the juices redistribute.

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