Baked Chicken with Marinara Sauce
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Baked Chicken with Marinara Sauce is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken baked to perfection and topped with a rich marinara sauce. It's a good source of protein and iron.
This dish is served in various meal programs across NYC, including school meals, senior nutrition, and shelter feeding.
Popular Home Recipes for Baked Chicken with Marinara Sauce
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Baked Chicken with Marinara Sauce shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Baked Chicken with Marinara Sauce is a deliciously simple dish featuring tender chicken topped with a rich marinara sauce. Perfect for a family-friendly dinner that is both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
- •1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 tsp garlic powder
- •1 tsp dried oregano
- •1 tsp salt
- •0.5 tsp black pepper
- •2 cups marinara sauce
- •0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- •0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- •2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- 3Place the seasoned chicken in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- 4Remove the baking dish from the oven and pour marinara sauce over the chicken.
- 5Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses over the sauce-covered chicken.
- 6Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 7Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Chef Tips
- Substitute chicken thighs for darker, juicier meat.
- Use store-bought marinara sauce for convenience.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.