Description
Tender baked chicken breasts simmered in rich tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese for an easy low carb dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, then simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Spread a thin layer of sauce in a baking dish and place chicken on top.
- Spoon remaining sauce over chicken and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
- Cover with foil if cheese browns too quickly.
- Let chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 135mg