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Cheesy tender baked chicken marinara covered in marinara sauce and cheesy mozzarella cheese. Chicken marinara is similar to chicken parmesan, except that it is gluten-free and low carb. It is so simple to put together and uses only four ingredients for the entire dish. The chicken is seasoned with Italian seasoning and covered with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese and baked until tender.
The first step to making this chicken, is to season it with Italian seasoning. Then cover the chicken evenly with marinara sauce. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over each chicken and bake until the chicken is tender and the cheese has melted. Serve this juicy chicken over your favorite pasta or with a side of broccoli or spinach. This meal is great for a quick gluten-free and low carb option for dinner.
Baked Chicken Marinara
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ( 28 oz.) jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Place chicken into a large greased baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with Italian seasoning.
- Pour the marinara sauce evenly over chicken. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake for 30-35 minutes.