Cheesy Baked Chicken
Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts
1 cup tomato sauce (or marinara sauce)
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Season the chicken
Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic.
3. Sear the chicken (optional but recommended)
In a hot pan, cook the chicken for 2–3 minutes on each side until lightly golden.
4. Prepare the baking dish
Spread tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
5. Add the chicken
Place the chicken breasts on top of the sauce.
6. Add cheese
Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan generously over the chicken.
7. Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and golden.
8. Garnish
Top with fresh parsley before serving.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or garlic bread.
Add vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers inside the dish if you like.
