Cheesy Herb Chicken Bake are succulent chicken breasts with layers of mozzarella cheese and a creamy herb sauce. An easy to make dinner with incredible flavor. You’ll definitely want to add this recipe to your chicken dinner rotation.
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Over the years I’ve made this Mozzarella Herb Chicken Bake recipe so many times and it’s still a favorite. When you cut into it and see that thick layer of sauce, you know it’s got to be good. Even with the guy’s complaining about “chicken again?”, they still eat every last mouthful.
If you are a fan of dark meat, you can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of the breasts. The flavor is amazing! If your chicken thighs are on the small side, you can make make more than six by simply dividing the mozzarella evenly among them.
The best part of this recipe is that it’s adaptive. If you don’t have mozzarella in the fridge, use cheddar or Swiss. Swap out the herbs for your favorites. How about adding a pinch of cayenne for heat? It’s up to you.
Ingredients to make Mozzarella Herb Chicken Bake
- Chicken Breasts
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Mayonnaise
- Sour Cream
- Parmesan Cheese
- Parsley
- Thyme
- Garlic
If you like it zesty…add a pinch of cayenne to the mayonnaise mixture!!
How To Make Cheesy Herb Chicken Bake
Talk about simple, this Cheesy Herb Chicken Bake recipe definitely ups the ante on plain old chicken breasts.
- Start by slicing the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make thin cutlets. Put them in a greased baking pan large enough to fit them without overlapping.
- Then mix the mayo, sour cream, parmesan cheese and herbs in a bowl. Divide the mixture evenly between the chicken breasts, spreading it out over the tops.
- Lay a thick slice of mozzarella over the top of the herb mixture. Then sprinkle with the parmesan cheese. Bake for an hour at 375°F and you’re done!
- If you like the cheese to be crusty on top, leave the pan in the oven until the cheese is browned. However you like it, just make sure the chicken is done, which is at least 165°F on an instant read thermometer, before you take it out of the oven.
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Cheesy Herb Chicken Bake
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless, 6 medium cutlets
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise*
- 1/2 cup sour cream*
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese divided
- 1 tbsp dried parsley flakes
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 6 ounce mozzarella cheese 6 slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9 x 13 or similar size baking dish.
- Use a sharp knife to slice thick chicken breasts in half lengthwise, to make 6 cutlets. Place chicken breasts in single layer in the bottom of baking pan.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, parsley, thyme and garlic. Spread evenly over each chicken breast.
- Top each breast with mozzarella cheese and remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 1 hour, until cheese is crisp and chicken is at least 165°F on instant read thermometer. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
