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One-Pan Margherita Chicken

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • sea salt & ground pepper to taste
  • 2 tsps dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 - 15 oz jar marinara sauce
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup freshly shredded mozzarella
  • 2 cups fresh cherry tomatoes sliced
  • fresh basil leaves to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees f.
  • Lightly pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season on all sides with sea salt, pepper, and oregano.
  • Heat your oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, or just until golden brown.
  • Once the chicken is done, drizzle it with your marinara sauce.
  • Add in the tomatoes and sprinkle everything with the parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or just until the sauce is bubbly and the chicken is cooked through (the inside temperature on each should read 165F).
  • Just before serving garnish with fresh basil.
  • Enjoy!