Baked Chicken Mozzarella Marinara Food

CHEESY MOZZARELLA CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F and move the rack to the middle position.
• Season both sides of each piece of chicken with the garlic powder and salt & pepper.
• Add the oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, sear the chicken for 5 minutes/side. Add the chicken to a greased baking dish (I used a 9x13) once both sides are seared.
• Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken and use a spoon to spread it evenly over and around the chicken.
• Sprinkle the parmesan over the chicken breasts, and then do the same with the mozzarella.
• Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. If your chicken breasts are on the smaller side, I suggest doing 15 minutes.
• Broil the chicken for 3-5 minutes or so until the cheese is lightly browned (watch it closely). Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes prior to serving (this will ensure it's juicy). Chicken is done when an instant read meat thermometer shows 165F in the deepest part. Its temperature will continue to rise while resting.

BAKED CHICKEN MOZZARELLA MARINARA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• To make the marinara sauce, heat a 1 quart sized pot over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, onion and garlic. Saute the vegetables for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the crushed tomatoes and 1 teaspoon of the Italian herb blend. Stir to combine.
• Turn the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes.
• Stir in the cherry tomatoes and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set the marinara sauce aside.
• To assemble the baked chicken, in a 9 x 13 inch ceramic baking dish add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
• Add the chicken breasts to the dish placing about an inch or so apart.
• Sprinkle the chicken with the remaining Italian herb blend, season with salt and pepper and a few shakes of red pepper flakes.
• Top the chicken with the marinara sauce making sure the chicken is covered.
• Place the slices of fresh mozzarella on top of the chicken.
• Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Turn the oven up to 425 degrees F and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees F.
• Remove the chicken from the oven and top with the freshly shredded Parmesan and a sprinkling of parsley and basil. Serve.

CHICKEN MARINARA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350° and allow to come to temperature. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Have ready a 9x13" casserole dish.
• Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil. Sprinkle over 1 tablespoon of seasoning, and rub to adhere.
• Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the heated pan, and allow to come to temperature. Add the chicken and sear for 3- 4 minutes, just until golden-brown. Flip the chicken and sear for 2-3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Add the onion and sauté 5-8 minutes, or until softened. Add the garlic and sauté 1 minute more.
• Add the canned tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper and stir. If using basil, add it to the pan, stir, and remove from the heat.
• If desired, for a smoother sauce, puree using an immersion blender or a blender with the feed tube removed and a dish towel covering its place.
• Add a thin layer of sauce to the bottom of the casserole dish and add the chicken breasts. Spoon a generous amount of marinara sauce over each chicken breast and divide the Mozzarella cheese amongst the chicken.
• Transfer to the oven and bake for 25-27 minutes, or until the chicken breasts are cooked through. Serve and enjoy.

THE BEST PARMESAN CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Coat the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish with olive oil, and sprinkle with garlic and hot red pepper flakes.
• Arrange the chicken breasts in bottom of the dish, and pour marinara sauce over chicken. Sprinkle basil over marinara sauce, and top with half the mozzarella cheese, followed by half the Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle on the croutons, then top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven until cheese and croutons are golden brown and the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 35 minutes to an hour, depending on the shape and thickness of your chicken breasts. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chicken breast should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

CHICKEN MOZZARELLA PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Allow to cook, without stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Stir the chicken around to brown it on all sides. Remove to a plate.
• In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the garlic and onions and stir immediately to start cooking. Cook until the onions are deep golden, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to low and pour in the marinara sauce, red pepper flakes and 1/2 cup water. Stir until the onions and garlic are mixed in, then add the chicken back to the skillet. Add the parsley and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 8 minutes.
• Make sure the sauce is bubbly and very hot, then gently stir in the mozzarella. Let sit, undisturbed, until you can see that the mozzarella is very soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Drain the pasta and pour it onto a platter. Drizzle with a little olive oil. Immediately sprinkle on the Parmesan shavings. Pour on the sauce, sprinkle with grated Parmesan and the chiffonade of basil and serve immediately!

ITALIAN MOZZARELLA CHICKEN BREAST WITH MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Pound the chicken breasts slightly with a meat mallet.
• In a medium bowl combine the mozzarella cheese with 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour, parsley flakes, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese and dry salad dressing mix; blend well.
• In a shallow bowl whisk milk with eggs until well combined.
• Place the remaining 1 cup flour in another shallow bowl.
• Coat each breast first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into milk/egg mixture, then roll into cheese mixture coating evenly and pressing into chicken.
• Heat about 1/4-inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add in the chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side (or until cooked through.
• Place on a large serving platter; cover loosley with foil.
• Heat marinara sauce in a saucepan, then drizzle the sauce over the breasts, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

# 1 BAKED CHICKEN WITH MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Wash chicken well under cold water, pat dry.Combine flour,salt and pepper on a paper bag or plastic bag. Add pieces a few at a time and shake until coated with flour mixture. Place chicken in a shallow baking dish. Dot with butter.
• Bake at 450 for 25 minutes. Remove from oven then pour the marinara sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle with dillweed and cheese. Reduce heat to 350 and bake 25 minutes. Serve hoy or cold.