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The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake

The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake

Cost $20, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 35 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Staples

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, crushed and finely chopped
    • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste

  • Protein

    • 🍗 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • Sauce & Seasoning

    • 2 cups prepared marinara sauce
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

  • Cheese

    • 🧀 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
    • 🧀 ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

  • Bread

    • 1 (5 ounce) package garlic croutons

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2

Coat the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish with olive oil, and sprinkle with garlic and red pepper flakes.

3

Arrange chicken breasts in the bottom of the dish.

4

Pour marinara sauce over chicken. Sprinkle basil over marinara sauce, and top with 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, followed by 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese, and croutons.

5

Top with remaining mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese.

6

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese and croutons are golden brown and the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 35 minutes to 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chicken breast should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

7

Serve hot and enjoy!

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

477

Calories

  • 40
    Protein
  • 28
    Carbs
  • 22
    Fats

💡 For a crispy texture, use freshly made croutons or bake store-bought ones for a few minutes before layering.If chicken breasts are too thick, consider slicing them horizontally for more even cooking.Marinate chicken in olive oil, garlic, and basil before baking for enhanced flavor.