Description
A comforting dish combining tender chicken, gooey mozzarella, and herbs, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs or fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prep the chicken: Rinse and pat dry, then season with salt, pepper, and half of your garlic.
- Sauté the garlic in butter or olive oil over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Brown the chicken in a skillet for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
- Combine the browned chicken in a baking dish, layer with mozzarella cheese, and sprinkle herbs on top.
- Add breadcrumbs if desired, then bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve and enjoy after letting it rest for a few minutes.
Notes
Perfect to serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Cheesy Mozzarella Chicken Bake, comfort food, family recipe, easy chicken recipe