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Saucy Mozzarella Chicken Bake Recipe

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This Saucy Mozzarella Chicken Bake is a comforting, flavorful dish featuring juicy boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked in a rich tomato basil soup-based sauce with roasted red peppers, shallots, and garlic, all topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfectly browned on the stovetop, finished in the oven to achieve a bubbly, cheesy topping, this recipe serves 6 and brings together easy-to-find ingredients for a satisfying weeknight meal.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 package Great Value Tomato Basil Soup
  • 1.5 lbs whole boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 shallots, diced
  • 12 oz roasted red peppers, jarred
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Boil the Soup: Boil the tomato basil soup in the bag according to package instructions, then set aside to be used in the sauce.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the chicken later.
  3. Brown the Chicken: Spray a large cast iron skillet with non-stick spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and brown each side for about 3 minutes until nicely seared. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Sauté Aromatics: Add olive oil to the same skillet and warm over medium heat. Add diced shallots and cook for about 3 minutes until softened. Then add roasted red peppers, minced garlic, salt, and pepper, cooking another 3 minutes while stirring occasionally.
  5. Simmer Soup Sauce: Pour the prepared tomato basil soup into the skillet with the aromatics and cook over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the browned chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some sauce around and over them.
  7. Bake Chicken: Transfer the skillet into the preheated oven and bake the chicken for about 20 minutes, depending on their thickness.
  8. Add First Layer of Mozzarella: Carefully remove the skillet from the oven, spoon extra sauce over the chicken, and sprinkle two-thirds of the mozzarella cheese on top. Return the skillet to the oven and bake an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
  9. Add Remaining Mozzarella and Finish Baking: Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella cheese on the chicken and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes. For a crispier top, broil on low for 3 minutes if desired.
  10. Serve and Enjoy: Remove from oven and spoon extra sauce over the chicken. Serve the saucy mozzarella chicken bake with a smile, optionally over cooked pasta or polenta.

Notes

  • Ensure chicken breasts are thick to retain juiciness during cooking.
  • Use a cast iron skillet for even heat distribution and oven compatibility.
  • Jarred roasted red peppers add a nice sweetness and depth of flavor—drain excess liquid before adding.
  • Optional: Broil at the end for a crisp cheese topping, watch carefully to prevent burning.
  • This dish pairs well with pasta, polenta, or crusty bread to soak up the rich sauce.
  • Adjust seasoning as needed, especially salt depending on the soup’s salt content.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/saucy-mozzarella-chicken-bake-recipe/