This baked chicken marinara could not be easier. Seasoned, pan-seared chicken breasts bake in the same skillet with marinara and mozzarella for a cozy, comforting dinner.
Prep Time::5 mins
Cook Time::35 mins
Total Time::40 mins
Servings::4
Ingredients
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4 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce (such as Rao’s®)
8 ounces low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves
cooked pasta, for serving (optional)
Directions
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) with racks in upper and lower third positions.
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Sprinkle both sides of chicken evenly with salt and Italian seasoning. Heat oil in a deep, large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
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Pour marinara sauce evenly over chicken and sprinkle with mozzarella. Cover with aluminum foil.
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Bake on the lower third rack in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, the sauce is bubbling around the edges, and a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of chicken registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 20 to 25 minutes.
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Remove skillet from oven and remove foil. Increase oven temperature to broil. Once preheated, return skillet to upper third rack and broil until cheese is lightly browned in spots, about 2 minutes.
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Garnish with fresh basil and serve with pasta.
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