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Juicy mozzarella chicken breasts smothered in golden, bubbly melted mozzarella, topped with fresh parsley and nestled in rich tomato sauce.

Juicy Mozzarella Chicken

Juicy chicken breasts baked in rich marinara and topped with golden bubbly mozzarella cheese for an easy Italian-inspired dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Italian-American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large Boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh basil chopped
  • 1 ½ cups Marinara sauce quality brand preferred
  • 8 oz Fresh mozzarella cheese sliced thick
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish
  • Cherry tomatoes halved, optional
  • Extra Parmesan for sprinkling

Equipment

  • 1 Large oven-safe skillet For searing and baking
  • 1 Meat mallet For pounding chicken evenly
  • 1 Sharp knife For slicing cheese and herbs
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer To check doneness
  • 1 Aluminum foil For tenting chicken if needed

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness.
  2. Rub with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil and sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
  4. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
  5. Sauté garlic, then add marinara, balsamic, oregano; simmer briefly.
  6. Return chicken, top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
  7. Bake at 400°F for 15–20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and chicken cooked.
  8. Rest 5 minutes, garnish with basil and cherry tomatoes, serve hot.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.