Cheesy Chicken Bake with Italian Herb Mozzarella

Name: Cheesy Chicken Bake with Italian Herb Mozzarella
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; Salt and pepper; 1 (24-ounce) jar red or alfredo pasta sauce; 1 (12-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained (optional); 1 (6-ounce) package [Organic Valley® Shredded Italian Herb Mozzarella Cheese]; Rice or pasta (optional)

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Cheesy Chicken Bake with Organic Valley Italian Herb Mozzarella Flavor Favorites sliced cheese in a pan.

Are you looking for a simple yet flavorful and filling family weeknight dinner? The Italian Herb Mozzarella brings all of the Italian flavor without having to worry about measuring herbs and spices or overdoing it on the garlic! Plus, only one dish to clean afterward. A win-win for the whole family.

5 min Prep40 min Cook45 min Total

5 min Prep•40 min Cook•45 min Total

4 Servings

5 min Prep40 min Cook45 min Total

5 min Prep•40 min Cook•45 min Total

4 Servings

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Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
1 (24-ounce) jar red or alfredo pasta sauce
1 (12-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained (optional)
Rice or pasta (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 F.
Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt and pepper to taste.
In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, pour in pasta sauce.
Nestle chicken breasts into the sauce. Chicken will be only partially covered by the sauce.
If using, place artichoke hearts around chicken.
Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until internal temperature of thickest part of chicken reaches at least 165 F.
Remove baking dish from oven and sprinkle each chicken breast with a quarter of the Italian Herb Mozzarella. Place back into oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let chicken cool for 5 minutes before serving.
For a heartier meal, serve over rice or pasta.

Directions

Cooking Mode

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Preheat oven to 375 F.
Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt and pepper to taste.
In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, pour in pasta sauce.
Nestle chicken breasts into the sauce. Chicken will be only partially covered by the sauce.
If using, place artichoke hearts around chicken.
Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until internal temperature of thickest part of chicken reaches at least 165 F.
Remove baking dish from oven and sprinkle each chicken breast with a quarter of the Italian Herb Mozzarella. Place back into oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let chicken cool for 5 minutes before serving.
For a heartier meal, serve over rice or pasta.