Description
A delightful combination of juicy chicken, zesty marinara, and creamy mozzarella that creates a comforting meal to share.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
- Pasta of your choice, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet: Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Season the chicken: Generously sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Cook the chicken: Place the chicken in the hot skillet. Sear each side for about 6-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the marinara sauce: Pour the marinara over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Sprinkle with cheese: Generously sprinkle mozzarella on top, allowing it to create a cheesy blanket over the sauce.
- Cover and melt: Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil: Once the cheese is melted and bubbly, remove from heat and top with freshly chopped basil.
- Serve: Plate the chicken over your choice of cooked pasta.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the chicken in advance up to the cooking stage and store it in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, marinara, mozzarella, Italian, comfort food, pasta