Easy Honey Mustard Mozzarella Chicken
A fast and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts seared and topped with a honey mustard glaze, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Essential ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts, about 480 g total Boneless, skinless
- 2 tbsp olive oil Approximately 30 mL
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 tbsp honey mustard Approximately 60 g
- 1 cup marinara sauce Approximately 240 mL
- 1 to 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella Approximately 100 to 150 g
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Place the seared chicken in a baking dish.
Cooking
- Spread honey mustard over the chicken breasts.
- Pour marinara sauce on top, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve hot.
Notes
For best results, rest the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing. If breasts are thick, slice horizontally to 1.5 cm or pound gently for even cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalProtein: 30gFat: 18g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!