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Chicken and Mozzarella Bake Like You've Never Seen (or Tasted) Before

This Chicken Mozzarella Bake is high in protein, keto, and gluten-free. The ultimate comfort food, this dish combines tender chicken breasts, a vibrant tomato sauce, fragrant herbs, and melted mozzarella cheese for a symphony of flavors that will warm your heart and soul.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 439 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Baking dish
  • 1 Oven
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Paper towels

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt & black pepper (to taste)
  • 16 oz can chopped tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ red onion
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 2-3 leaves basil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Crank up your oven to 375 degrees F. While that's heating up, give your chicken breasts a good rinse and pat them dry with some paper towels.
  • Make some shallow cuts in the chicken, kind of like you're making a criss-cross pattern. But don't cut all the way through. We just want to make some little pockets for flavor.
  • Next, pop the chicken breasts into a baking dish. Sprinkle on some salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder. And to finish it off, drizzle a little bit of olive oil over everything.
  • Now for the sauce. Grab a mixing bowl and toss in your chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped red onion, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Give it a good stir to get everything mixed together nicely.
  • Once the sauce is well combined, pour it over the chicken in the baking dish. Make sure the chicken is covered evenly.
  • Then, sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken and sauce.
  • Now, we’re ready to bake. Slide that dish into the preheated oven and let it cook for about 25-30 minutes. Keep an eye on it towards the end, and when the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly, turn on the broiler for a few minutes to get that cheese nice and golden brown.
  • Finally, once it's out of the oven, sprinkle some fresh basil leaves over the top for a final touch of flavor and color. And there you have it! Your delicious chicken mozzarella bake is ready to enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 56gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 167mgSodium: 602mgPotassium: 1127mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 214mgIron: 3mg
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