Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into chunks
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano & thyme)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds. Sprinkle in dried Italian herbs.
- Add seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and sear until golden brown on both sides (approximately 5 minutes per side).
- Pour crushed tomatoes over the chicken and stir gently to combine.
- Scatter fresh mozzarella chunks and basil leaves on top of the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese and sprinkle evenly over the dish.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the bake (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg