Oregano and Cheese Baked Chicken

Ingredients

• Chicken breasts (4, boneless and skinless)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Dried oregano (2 teaspoons)
• Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
• Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup, grated)
• Mozzarella cheese (1 cup, shredded)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a baking dish, place the chicken breasts in a single layer.
3. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well-coated.
4. In a small bowl, combine the dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
5. Sprinkle the oregano mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, massaging it into the meat for enhanced flavor.
6. Top each chicken breast generously with grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt into the chicken as it cooks.
7. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
8. After 20 minutes, carefully remove the baking dish from the oven and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken breasts.
9. Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your flavorful Oregano and Cheese Baked Chicken hot!