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    Easy Mozzarella Chicken with Tomato Sauce and Mushrooms

    Published: Jan 28, 2019 / 109 Comments

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    Easy Baked Mozzarella Chicken with Mushrooms and Tomato Sauce is a simple one-pan dinner!  This low-carb recipe is made without breadcrumbs. An easy and quick meal that a whole family will love! Chicken Breasts are smothered in marinara sauce with melted Mozzarella cheese on top.

    Easy Mozzarella Chicken with Marinara Sauce and Mushrooms

    Chicken and Mozzarella make such a great combination!  Take a look at pesto mozzarella chicken bake!

    This baked chicken with tomato sauce is juicy, cheesy, and bursting with flavors!  And, it's easy to make.  Only 10 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of baking.  It's the best recipe for busy weekdays!  The saucy chicken topped with melted Mozzarella cheese will add a variety to your family dinner menu!

    Mozzarella Chicken - Low Carb Recipe

    • Easy cooking technique. Making this cheesy chicken bake could not be easier!  Throw everything in a casserole dish and bake!
    • Flavorful and moist chicken. This is the best recipe for cooking the juicy and saucy mozzarella chicken ever!
    • Flexible recipe. Make your own marinara sauce or use a store-bought one. Use Mozzarella or Parmesan or Asiago Cheese.  You can use skinless boneless chicken breasts or chicken thighs.
    • Low-carb dinner. The recipe uses ingredients that are low in carbs. Chicken breasts, Mozzarella cheese, and mushrooms are all low-carb.  This baked Mozzarella chicken is made without breadcrumbs.
    • High in protein. This recipe is packed with protein (chicken).

    Easy Mozzarella Chicken with Marinara Sauce and Mushrooms

    Easy Mozzarella Baked Chicken

    Why is this an easy recipe? Here are 3 reasons:

    • Quick cooking time. 10-minute prep, 30 minutes cooking time.
    • One-pan meal. Everything is baked in one baking dish. Use a deep baking dish or casserole pan. Only one pan to clean!
    • Only 4 ingredients. All you need are chicken breasts, tomato sauce, mushrooms, and Mozzarella cheese.  Plus seasonings: Italian seasoning + salt. These simple ingredients make the best mozzarella chicken bake ever!

    Melted Mozzarella

    • The best part of this recipe is a bubbly melted Mozzarella cheese on top of the baked chicken.
    • Broil the chicken with marinara sauce and cheese during the last 3-4 minutes of baking. Broiling will make Mozzarella cheese bubble.   It will create a beautifully crisp, cheesy golden crust over the baked chicken.

    Easy Mozzarella Chicken with Marinara Sauce and Mushrooms

    Variations

    • This recipe works with either skinless boneless chicken breasts or chicken thighs.
    • Use homemade tomato sauce or store-bought marinara sauce.
    • Any of these cheeses will work: shredded Mozzarella, Parmesan, Asiago, or Pecorino Romano cheese.
    • This recipe uses regular button mushrooms. You can also try shiitake mushrooms or oyster mushrooms.

    Cooking Tips

    • Use 4 thin chicken breasts. Or, use 2 large thick chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally each to make 4 thin chicken breasts.
    • The total cooking time depends on the thickness of the chicken breasts. The thicker the chicken breasts, the longer the baking time.

    Side Dishes

    Here are some ideas for side dishes to serve with baked chicken with tomato sauce and Mozzarella:

    • Spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine.
    • Jasmine rice or flavored rice.
    • Cauliflower rice.
    • Cooked spaghetti squash.
    • Roasted asparagus.
    • Roasted broccoli.

    How to make Mozzarella Chicken

    Below are step-by-step photos and instructions.

    1) Preheat oven to 375 F.
    2) Add skinless, boneless chicken breasts to the casserole dish. Season the chicken with Italian seasoning and salt.

    seasoned chicken breasts in a casserole dish
    3) Top each chicken breast with sliced mushrooms.

    mushrooms on top of chicken breasts in a casserole dish
    4) Pour marinara sauce over the chicken breasts.

    Marinara sauce, mushrooms on top of chicken breasts in a casserole dish
    5) Top with shredded Mozzarella cheese.

    Mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, mushrooms on top of chicken breasts in a casserole dish
    6) Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes, until the mozzarella chicken with marinara sauce is cooked through.  Then, broil for the last 4 minutes if desired.
    melted mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce on top of chicken breasts in a casserole dish

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    4.85 from 197 votes

    Easy Mozzarella Chicken with Marinara Sauce and Mushrooms

    Easy Baked Mozzarella Chicken with Mushrooms and Tomato Sauce is a simple one-pan dinner! This low-carb recipe is made without breadcrumbs. Only 4 ingredients + seasonings, 10 minutes of prep, and 30 minutes of baking time. Chicken is smothered in marinara sauce with melted Mozzarella cheese on top!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories per serving 360 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 4 chicken breasts , skinless, boneless
    • ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup mushrooms , sliced
    • 1 cup marinara sauce
    • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese , shredded

    Instructions 

    • Preheat oven to 375 F.
    • Add chicken breasts to the casserole dish.
    • Season chicken breasts with Italian seasoning and salt.
    • Top each chicken breast with sliced mushrooms.
    • Pour marinara sauce evenly over the chicken.
    • Top with shredded Mozzarella cheese.
    • Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Broil for the last 4 minutes if desired.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Easy Mozzarella Chicken with Marinara Sauce and Mushrooms
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    360
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    12
    g
    18
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    25
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    166
    mg
    55
    %
    Sodium
     
    904
    mg
    39
    %
    Potassium
     
    1098
    mg
    31
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    4
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    55
    g
    110
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    520
    IU
    10
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    7.3
    mg
    9
    %
    Calcium
     
    171
    mg
    17
    %
    Iron
     
    1.9
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Robbie

      May 15, 2022 at 8:56 pm

      Just cooked it tonight came out fantastic out fantastic everybody loved it except for my daughter who walked in the house and said oh I thought that was a lasagna

      Reply
      • Julia

        August 22, 2022 at 10:34 pm

        Robbie, I am glad this recipe was a success! And, 'm glad you took the time to share such a wonderful comment!

        Reply
    2. Joan C MacMullen

      May 02, 2022 at 8:14 pm

      Took a little longer to cook than your recipe says. but worth the wait!

      Reply
      • Julia

        May 06, 2022 at 4:47 pm

        Joan, I am glad the recipe was enjoyed!

        Reply
    3. Rukshana

      February 26, 2022 at 11:40 am

      Really struggling to stick to low carb meals, as everything needs to be freshly cooked. I am in search of some freezable meals that can be reheated. Do you think I can do this with this recipe? Any tips? Thank you

      Reply
      • Laura N

        March 13, 2022 at 6:15 pm

        I cooked the breasts for 28 minutes following your directions and the chicken is still basically raw. No, it’s not my oven.

        Reply
        • Julia

          March 21, 2022 at 10:54 pm

          Laura, did you preheat your oven until it registered 375 F before adding the chicken? Or, did you add the chicken and only then turned on the oven?

          Reply
          • Eileen Tomlinson

            May 10, 2022 at 8:19 am

            Can I cook in advance and reheat

            Reply
            • Julia

              August 22, 2022 at 10:44 pm

              Yes, you can.

        • Maria L

          March 27, 2022 at 5:49 pm

          Mine only went to 130 F at 50 mins with foil in it. I uncovered and am cooking 20 more mins to see if it cooks all the way. My chicken breasts are thick though and I only had 3 of them

          Reply
          • Julia

            March 29, 2022 at 5:36 pm

            Maria, thank you so much for your feedback - very helpful!

            Reply
          • Theresa Land

            November 11, 2022 at 12:31 pm

            maria, if you cut them horizontally and pound them, it will work as the recipe states.

            Reply
            • Julia

              November 11, 2022 at 5:36 pm

              Theresa, good tips, thank you!

        • Mary

          April 04, 2022 at 6:27 pm

          Same I put mine on for another half hour

          Reply
      • Julia

        March 22, 2022 at 1:29 am

        Rukshana, this recipe will actually freeze really well. It doesn't have a creamy sauce - just a tomato sauce with cheese on top. It will freeze well and reheat easily.

        Reply
    4. Cathy

      February 19, 2022 at 8:36 pm

      Easy and a good use up of things in the fridge. I puréed some roasted red peppers and mixed with the sauce. Added a Panko/Parmesan mix the last 10 minutes. Served with a side of green beans. Extra sauce and pasta next time!

      Reply
      • Julia

        March 22, 2022 at 2:17 am

        Cathy, I love all of your delicious changes, especially adding the Panko/Parmesan mix and serving this over a side of green beans! Thank you so much for such a wonderful comment and the 5-star rating! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Anita

      December 04, 2021 at 7:11 pm

      I made this recipe tonight for dinner and absolutely delicious and it took about 45 minutes to cook maybe because my chicken breast was not as thin and I try to slice them thin but nevertheless I am making them again in the future because it is plain delicious and 5 stars rating

      Reply
      • Julia

        December 12, 2021 at 6:13 pm

        Anita, thank you so much for the 5-star rating and your kind words about this recipe! Glad you will be making this again!

        Reply
        • heather

          February 09, 2022 at 1:39 pm

          My son found this recipe. Is so delicious ! Actually eating it again tonight.

          Reply
          • Julia

            February 11, 2022 at 7:03 pm

            Heather, I am so glad you've enjoyed this recipe! Thank you for the comment!

            Reply
    6. les k

      November 25, 2021 at 7:22 pm

      tryed this recipe, my wife and i loved it, also added chopped green onions on top of the cheese.awsome!

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 26, 2021 at 3:15 pm

        I love adding chopped green onions to my dishes - what a delicious topping! Glad the recipe was enjoyed!

        Reply
    7. Courtney

      November 16, 2021 at 6:02 pm

      The time on the recipe didn’t cook my chicken all the way through but I’m excited to try it once it’s done.

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 18, 2021 at 3:40 pm

        So sorry to hear about that. Did you use a regular oven? Which oven rack did you use to cook the chicken (lower, middle, upper)?

        Reply
      • Blee

        January 24, 2022 at 9:40 am

        I pan sired my chicken in olive oil and Panko first. Then placed in oven with toppings. Perfect combination.

        Reply
        • Julia

          February 11, 2022 at 9:21 pm

          I love your version: pan-searing the chicken in olive oil and Panko crust first! Sounds really good! 🙂

          Reply
    8. Debbie

      October 26, 2021 at 10:44 pm

      Thank you for sharing this recipe - it was delicious! It was such a treat to find a different way to cook chicken that was low-carb and that my family loved!

      Reply
      • Julia

        October 27, 2021 at 1:13 pm

        Debbie, I am so glad you found this recipe useful and delicious! Thank you for sharing such a positive comment! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Marg Bjerky

      August 26, 2021 at 11:19 pm

      That was a delicious recipe Julia!!! Thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • Julia

        August 30, 2021 at 5:01 pm

        Marg, you are very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
        • Cal

          January 25, 2022 at 4:48 pm

          Easy, quick, so good and from things I had on hand. Definitely a winner. Thanks!

          Reply
          • Julia

            February 11, 2022 at 9:12 pm

            Cal, Thank you for taking the time to share such a kind comment and the 5-star review! 🙂

            Reply
    10. Quincella Vann

      August 01, 2021 at 2:04 pm

      I must say, I'm not big on trying different people ideas and very picky children. I made this and omg, it was sooooo amazing. Can't wait to try it again.

      Reply
      • Julia

        August 13, 2021 at 8:31 pm

        So glad you liked it! Thank you for stopping by and sharing such a positive comment! 🙂

        Reply
        • Debra

          September 05, 2021 at 10:39 pm

          I added some extra vegetables, zucchini, potatoes, carrots, shallots. It was fabulous. Thanks for the inspiration!!

          Reply
          • Julia

            September 22, 2021 at 4:49 pm

            Debra, I am so glad you liked it! Love that you added so many veggies!

            Reply
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