Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 40 mins | Yield: 4 Servings
This recipe only takes 40 minutes of your precious time! You have got to give this recipe a try, I’m telling you! The incredible taste of the marinara sauce, cheese, and chicken is just too perfect! I have listed all the ingredients and directions so all you need to do is to follow them step by step and you are good to go! Make sure to read the notes below for some tips. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 c Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 c marinara sauce
½ c mushrooms, sliced
¼ tsp salt
4 chicken breasts, skinless, boneless
½ tbsp Italian seasoning
Directions:
Prepare the oven and preheat to 190 degrees C or 375 degrees F.
Lay the chicken breasts into a casserole dish and arrange them in a single layer.
Sprinkle salt and Italian seasoning over the chicken, then toss until well coated.
Add mushroom slices over each chicken breast.
Add marinara sauce on top of the chicken breasts and spread it evenly.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
Place the casserole dish inside the preheated oven and bake the chicken breasts for about 25 to 30 minutes or until done.
Turn to the broiler, then broil the chicken for 4 minutes before the cooking time ends.
Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes at room temperature.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes:
You can try these side dish ideas to go with this Easy Mozzarella Chicken with Marinara Sauce and Mushrooms:
Roasted broccoli
Cauliflower rice
Roasted asparagus
Cooked spaghetti squash
Jasmine rice or flavored rice
Spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 360 | Fat12g18% | Saturated fat4g25% | Cholesterol166mg55% | Sodium904mg39% | Potassium1098mg31% | Carbohydrates4g1% | Fiber1g4% | Sugar3g3% | Protein55g110% | Vitamin A520IU10% | Vitamin C 7.3mg
9% | Calcium171mg17% | Iron1.9mg11%
