Easy & Delicious Parmesan Chicken Bake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed and finely chopped
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 cups prepared marinara sauce
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 (5 ounce) package garlic croutons

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Grease the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish with olive oil, then sprinkle with garlic and red pepper flakes for a little kick.
3. Place the chicken breasts evenly in the prepared dish.
4. Pour marinara sauce generously over the chicken. Sprinkle fresh basil over the sauce, then layer half of the mozzarella cheese, followed by half of the Parmesan cheese, and then the croutons.
5. Top evenly with the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and golden brown, the croutons are crispy, and the chicken is cooked through, about 35 minutes to an hour. Use a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken to ensure it reaches an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
7. Serve immediately and savor every bite!

Nutrition

• Calories: 477 kcal
• Fat Content: 22 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 9 g
• Sodium Content: 1022 mg
• Protein Content: 40 g
• Cholesterol Content: 100 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 28 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g