Cheese Lover's Chicken

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This is not a low-fat recipe! But great if you love cheese! A lot like chicken Parmesan.

Submitted by RENEEBAUMBARGER
Updated on August 8, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9x13-inch baking dish
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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

Directions

  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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

443 Calories
21g Fat
16g Carbs
48g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 443
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 12g 62%
Cholesterol 130mg 43%
Sodium 1284mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 48g 95%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 617mg 47%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 760mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.