Chicken Parmesan Bake

Ingredients

• •4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• •1 cup marinara sauce
• •1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• •1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• •1 cup breadcrumbs
• •1 tsp garlic powder
• •1 tsp dried oregano
• •1 tsp dried basil
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •8 oz pasta (spaghetti or your choice)
• •Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and basil.

3. 3

   In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

4. 4

   In a baking dish, spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom. Place the browned chicken breasts on top of the sauce.

5. 5

   Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.

7. 7

   While the chicken is baking, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

8. 8

   Serve the chicken hot, over a bed of pasta, garnished with fresh basil if desired.