Description
Delicious herb chicken baked with marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 4 chicken cutlets (about 3 ounces each)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¾ cup marinara sauce (homemade or jarred)
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 500°F.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, thyme, rosemary, and parsley to create herb oil.
- Brush both sides of each chicken cutlet with the herb oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat, and sear the chicken cutlets for about 1 minute per side until golden brown.
- Remove from heat, spoon marinara sauce over the cutlets, and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Dot with pieces of butter, then transfer to the oven and bake for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and serve hot, with extra marinara sauce if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken cutlets in the herb oil for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with a side of pasta or salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg