Chicken Mozzarella Recipe

This Italian-inspired Chicken Mozzarella recipe combines juicy chicken breasts with melted mozzarella cheese, tangy marinara sauce and fragrant Italian herbs.

Crispy panko-coated chicken gets topped with savory pasta sauce and gooey melted mozzarella, creating a classic dish everyone will love.

Ready in under 30 minutes, this Chicken Recipe was such a hit with the entire family it has become a regular staple on the dinner menu.

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As a busy mom, I often don’t have a lot of time to put together dinner. I want dinner to be ready in under 30 minutes! 

My husband and I love having chicken parmesan, but the cheese had a little too much bite for my kids when they toddlers. So we turned this dish to have a more mild cheese – mozzarella!

Try it out with your own family… it’s going to become a favorite weekday dinner.

Serve this chicken mozzarella with Traditional Irish Potato Bread or Spinach and Pumpkin Rice Casserole.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Chicken Mozzarella makes dinnertime easy with crispy breaded chicken, warm pasta sauce, and perfectly melted mozzarella.

• Simple breading process: Flour, eggs and panko create a crispy coating without any complicated steps.
• Family-friendly flavors: The combo of mozzarella cheese and pasta sauce brings classic comfort everyone enjoys.
• Quick baking time: The chicken cooks fast, making it convenient for busy weeknights.
• Easy assembly: Just spoon on the pasta sauce and sprinkle mozzarella for a no-fuss finish.
• Crowd-pleasing melt: Kraft mozzarella melts beautifully over the baked chicken for a satisfying final touch.

This Chicken Mozzarella comes together with minimal effort and delivers big payoff at the dinner table.

What Goes with This Recipe

This cheesy, Italian-inspired Chicken Mozzarella recipe pairs wonderfully with a variety of sides that complement its crispy coating, rich marinara, and melty mozzarella.

• Garlic Bread: The buttery, garlicky crunch is perfect for soaking up any extra marinara from the chicken.
• Caesar Salad: Its crisp romaine and tangy dressing balance the richness of the melted cheese and sauce.
• Roasted Broccoli: The lightly charred flavor adds a savory contrast that keeps the meal from feeling too heavy.
• Pasta with Olive Oil and Herbs: A simple pasta side enhances the Italian flavors without overpowering the chicken.
• Caprese Salad: Fresh tomatoes and basil brighten the plate and reinforce the mozzarella-and-tomato combo.
• Sauteed Green Beans: Their crisp texture and mild flavor complement the breaded chicken beautifully.
• Parmesan Risotto: Creamy, comforting, and subtly cheesy, it pairs perfectly with the chicken’s crispy texture.
• Bruschetta: The fresh tomato and basil topping cuts through the richness of the dish and adds a refreshing note.
• Italian Chopped Salad: A flavorful mix of veggies, olives, and herbs that adds crunch and freshness to the meal.

These pairings round out the dish with freshness, texture, and classic Italian flavors that make every bite of your Chicken Mozzarella even more satisfying.

What Mozzarella For Chicken Parm

For chicken parm, it’s best to use low-moisture mozzarella cheese.

This type of mozzarella melts well without releasing too much liquid, ensuring a deliciously cheesy and gooey topping for your chicken.

Can Mozzarella Cheese Be Frozen

Yes, mozzarella cheese can be frozen.

It’s best to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or place it in a freezer bag to prevent freezer burn.

Thaw it in the refrigerator before using it for best results.

Ingredients for Chicken Mozzarella

For this recipe, you need some basic ingredients, all of which can be put together in under 5 minutes.

• Boneless Chicken Breasts or Tenderloins (your choice)
• Shredded Low-Moisture, Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese
• Pasta Sauce
• Panko Crumbs (or bread crumbs mix)
• 1-2 Eggs
• Flour

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This Chicken Mozzarella Recipe delivers an easy, family-friendly dinner that comes together fast and tastes amazing.

Kitchen Tools Needed

TThis Chicken Mozzarella Recipe combines crispy, juicy chicken with tangy marinara and melted mozzarella for a quick and delicious dinner.

Here are the kitchen tools you’ll need to make this recipe:

• Baking sheet lined with aluminum foil: to bake the chicken and make cleanup easier.
• Three shallow bowls or plates: for flour, beaten eggs, and panko crumbs.
• Measuring spoons: for flour and other ingredients.
• Fork or whisk: to beat the eggs.
• Large serving spoon: to spoon pasta sauce over the baked chicken.
• Oven mitts: for safely handling the hot baking sheet.

Bake and serve for a family-friendly meal that’s full of cheesy, Italian flavor!

How to Make Chicken Mozzarella:

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Trust me. This will make the cleaning process SO much easier.

Step 3: On three separate plates or bowls, add your dry ingredients and eggs: 2-4 Tablespoons flour, 2 Eggs (beaten) and panko Crumbs.

Step 4: Dip and cover each piece of chicken into the flour first, then the eggs and then the panko.

Place each piece onto your baking sheet.

Note: You can use either boneless chicken breasts or chicken tenderloins. It’s completely up to you.

I choose whichever I feel like having that night or are on sale. For this post, I used chicken tenderloins.

Also, it doesn’t matter how many pounds of chicken you purchase.

What does matter, however, is that you can fit your chicken onto the baking sheet with a little bit of room between each piece for even and thorough cooking.

Step 5: Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.

Step 6: When your timer goes off, do not turn off the oven!

Remove the chicken from the oven.

Using a large serving spoon, spoon pasta sauce onto each piece of chicken. It shouldn’t be a thick amount, just whatever looks good.

Step 7: Generously sprinkle Kraft Shredded Low-Moisture, Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese over each piece of chicken.

Step 8: Bake in the oven for an additional 5 minutes, heating the sauce and perfectly melting the Kraft Mozzarella Cheese.

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• Tik Tok Pasta with Mozzarella
• Sausage, Tomato and Mozzarella Quiche
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• Spinach-Mozzarella Grilled Cheese
• Mozzarella Stuffed Meatloaf

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