Cheese Lover'S Chicken Recipe

Name: Cheese Lover'S Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 medium garlic clove, chopped; 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs; 1 pound Cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 teaspoon garlic salt to taste; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 medium garlic clove, chopped
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1 pound Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon garlic salt to taste
salt and pepper to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish that is deep enough to allow at least one inch between the chicken and the top of the dish.
2
In a large pot over medium heat, stir together tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, parsley, basil, oregano, and garlic.
3
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss chicken with bread crumbs until completely covered. Arrange chicken in baking dish and sprinkle to taste with garlic salt and pepper to taste. Top chicken with half of shredded Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Pour tomato sauce evenly over chicken. Reserve half of the remaining Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and sprinkle the rest over the chicken and sauce.
4
Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 50 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove foil, and top with remaining Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Return dish to oven and cook, uncovered, until the cheese on top melts. Remove pan from oven and let sit five minutes before serving.

1398

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

168

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce, 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, 1 tablespoon white sugar, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, and more.

Yes, Cheese Lover'S Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cheese Lover'S Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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