Oven Baked Chicken Mozzarella
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty One | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Entrees Discover a quick and easy recipe for oven-baked chicken smothered in rich pasta sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner served alongside your favorite pasta.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 30 mins | None | 4 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Baking dish
- Shallow bowls
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Chicken Breasts | Boneless, skinless |
| 1 | Egg | Beaten |
| 3/4 cup | Italian Bread Crumbs | Dry |
| 26-28 oz | Pasta Sauce | Marinara or preferred variety |
| 1 cup | Mozzarella Cheese | Shredded |
Instructions
Step 1: Bread and Bake
- Dip each 4 chicken breasts in the 1 beaten egg, then coat thoroughly in 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes until the coating is golden and crisp.
Step 2: Sauce, Cheese, and Finish
- Pour 26-28 oz pasta sauce evenly over the baked chicken and top generously with 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
- Serve with pasta if desired.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Assemble the breaded chicken in the baking dish ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 4 hours before baking.
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