Triumphant Baked Chicken Fillets with Melted Mozzarella
Tender mustard-marinated chicken fillets baked over a comforting bed of sliced potatoes and onions, then blanketed with creamy tomato sauce, ham, and golden melted mozzarella. A crowd-pleasing family bake that comes together with minimal effort and maximum flavour.
🛒 Ingredients
10 servings
- 500 g chicken breast tenders or thin fillets
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- dried oregano and salt to taste
- 200 g sliced cooked ham
- 200 g sliced mozzarella
- 400 g tomato sauce
- 200 ml light cream
- 2 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, sliced into rings
- olive oil
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Directions
- 1
Season the chicken fillets with salt, mustard, minced garlic, and oregano. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- 2
Lightly oil a baking dish. Arrange the potato slices in an even layer, top with the onion rings, then place the marinated chicken fillets on top.
- 3
Cover tightly with aluminium foil and bake at 200 °C (390 °F) for 20 minutes.
- 4
Remove the foil. Pour the tomato sauce over the chicken, drizzle the cream on top, then layer with ham slices and mozzarella.
- 5
Return to the oven uncovered for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbling. Serve hot with white rice or a fresh green salad.
💡 Chef's Tip
Add a pinch of smoked paprika to the marinade for subtle smoky depth. Leftovers reheat beautifully in the oven the next day — the flavours only improve.
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