Fuss-Free Cheesy Marinara Chicken Bake
with Oven-Baked Chips and Salad
- Milk
- Sulphites
It only takes 10 minutes to prep this Fuss-Free Cheesy Marinara Chicken Bake. Chop the chips, then everything goes straight into the oven in for an easy dinner that gives you time back! HIGH PROTEIN - Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
Ingredients
450 grams
Potatoes
2 unit(s)
British Chicken Breasts
1 sachet(s)
Mixed Herbs
120 grams
Marinara Sauce
40 grams
Mature Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
50 grams
Baby Leaf Mix
12 milliliter(s)
Balsamic Glaze
(Contains: Sulphites)
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Honey
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
Chop the potatoes lengthways into 1cm slices, then chop into 1cm wide chips (no need to peel).
Pop the chips onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.
Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.
When the oven is hot, bake on the middle shelf until golden, 30-35 mins. Turn halfway through.
Lay the chicken into an appropriately-sized ovenproof dish, drizzle with oil, sprinkle over the mixed herbs and season with salt and pepper.
Roast the chicken on the top shelf of your oven until cooked through, 25-30 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
In a small bowl, combine the marinara sauce and honey (see pantry for amount).
Grate the cheese.
When the chicken has 5 mins left, pour over the marinara sauce and sprinkle the cheese on top.
Return to the oven for the remaining time until the sauce is piping hot and the cheese is melted.
Share the marinara chicken between your plates, spoon over any remaining sauce from the dish.
Serve with the chips and salad leaves on the side.
Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the salad to finish.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The marinara sauce and melted cheese are a clear highlight, with many finding the combination reminiscent of pizza. Some found the sauce a little sharp, salty, or too tomatoey, so adjusting to taste is worth considering.
- Ease of prep: This is a genuinely quick and simple dish to put together, with minimal hands-on time and straightforward oven cooking.
- Suggestions: Adding garlic powder and paprika to the chicken and chips can lift the overall flavour noticeably. Some found that air-frying the chips gave a more even result, and keeping a close eye on oven temperature helps prevent them from over-browning. Adding fresh basil or extra cheese is also worth trying.
- Next-day meals: Some found the chicken portion on the small side, particularly for hungrier appetites; adding an extra chicken breast is an easy way to make the meal more filling.
- Customisation: A few cooks swapped the chips for pasta or wedges and found it worked well; serving with a warm side instead of salad is a simple way to adapt the dish to personal preference.
