A Taste of Home: The Comforting Embrace of Chicken & Mozzarella Bake
This Savory Chicken & Mozzarella Bliss Bake is a one-pan wonder loaded with juicy chicken, a rich tomato-garlic sauce, and bubbly, golden mozzarella. With a perfect balance of herbs and seasonings, it’s an easy and satisfying meal that brings the flavors of Italy straight to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 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, minced
- ½ red onion, chopped
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 2–3 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep – Preheat the oven to 375°F. Pat the chicken dry.
- Score & Season – Lightly score the chicken and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Make the Sauce – In a bowl, mix chopped tomatoes, garlic, red onion, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble – Pour the tomato mixture over the chicken in a baking dish, then top with mozzarella.
- Bake – Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly. Broil for 2-3 minutes for a golden finish.
- Garnish & Serve – Top with fresh basil leaves and enjoy!
Notes
- Serve with garlic bread, roasted veggies, or a light Caesar salad.
- For extra richness, add a drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving.
- Use fresh mozzarella for an extra creamy melt.