Chicken and Mozzarella Bake Like You've Never Seen (or Tasted) Before

Step 1

Crank up your oven to 375 degrees F. While that's heating up, give your chicken breasts a good rinse and pat them dry with some paper towels.

Step 2

Make some shallow cuts in the chicken, kind of like you're making a criss-cross pattern. But don't cut all the way through. We just want to make some little pockets for flavor.

Step 3

Next, pop the chicken breasts into a baking dish. Sprinkle on some salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder. And to finish it off, drizzle a little bit of olive oil over everything.

Step 4

Now for the sauce. Grab a mixing bowl and toss in your chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped red onion, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Give it a good stir to get everything mixed together nicely.

Step 5

Once the sauce is well combined, pour it over the chicken in the baking dish. Make sure the chicken is covered evenly.

Step 6

Then, sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken and sauce.

Step 7

Now, we’re ready to bake. Slide that dish into the preheated oven and let it cook for about 25-30 minutes. Keep an eye on it towards the end, and when the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly, turn on the broiler for a few minutes to get that cheese nice and golden brown.

Step 8

Finally, once it's out of the oven, sprinkle some fresh basil leaves over the top for a final touch of flavor and color. And there you have it! Your delicious chicken mozzarella bake is ready to enjoy.