Description
A comforting Caprese Chicken Casserole with juicy chicken, marinara, and melted cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes each.
- Layer the browned chicken breasts evenly in a baking dish. Pour marinara sauce over the chicken.
- Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves on top of the sauce.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over everything.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, salt, and oregano for at least 30 minutes before cooking. You can also add breadcrumbs for a crunchy topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg