BAKED CHICKEN WITH CRISPY PARMESAN AND TOMATOES

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Think of this as an easy version of chicken Parmesan, tender chicken, tangy tomatoes and crispy bits of Parmesan. Here, there's no pounding, breading or frying required. The bath of garlicky tomatoes gently cooks the chicken, keeping it juicy, while the dusting of Parmesan returns some richness lost in choosing boneless and skinless breasts. Seek out chicken breasts on the larger side to give the Parmesan a chance to properly brown and crisp up without overcooking.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     dinner, weekday, poultry, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained
4 cloves garlic, crushed
4 sprigs thyme, oregano or rosemary
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
4 large boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ounce Parmesan, plus about 2 tablespoons for garnish
1/2 cup parsley or basil, coarsely chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Slice the tomatoes in half crosswise and place in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish along with garlic, thyme and crushed red pepper flakes, if using. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper and nestle into baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and bake until chicken is about halfway cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and grate Parmesan over chicken.
  • Return to oven and continue to bake until chicken is cooked through, tomatoes are starting to caramelize and Parmesan is browned and crisp, about 10 to 12 minutes more.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with parsley or basil before serving, if desired, and garnish with shavings of Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 340, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 47 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 955 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Fahim Salehi
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or dinner party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it always gets rave reviews. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the Parmesan crust is crispy and delicious. I love serving it with a side of roaste


Donald Graham
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of chicken, and I've also changed up the seasonings. It's always delicious, and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Ananya Gangwani
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the Parmesan crust is crispy and delicious. I love serving it with a side of pasta or rice.


Jameel Baloch
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I've made this recipe several times now, and I'm always impressed with how easy it is to make. The chicken always turns out perfectly, and the Parmesan crust is crispy and delicious. I love serving it with a side of roasted vegetables or mashed potat


devendra adk
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or dinner party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it always gets rave reviews. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the Parmesan crust is crispy and delicious. I love serving it with a side of roaste


Faith January
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of chicken, and I've also changed up the seasonings. It's always delicious, and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Md Shajib
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the Parmesan crust is crispy and delicious. I love serving it with a side of pasta or rice.


Mir Jaberctg
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I've made this recipe several times now, and I'm always impressed with how easy it is to make. The chicken always turns out perfectly, and the Parmesan crust is crispy and delicious. I love serving it with a side of roasted vegetables or mashed potat


Oladele Omowunmi
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The chicken is always moist and tender, and the Parmesan crust is crispy and golden brown. I love serving it with a side of roasted vegetables.


Angel Ross
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of chicken, and I've also changed up the seasonings. It's always delicious, and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Ayesha Ayesha Khan
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, dinner parties, and even just a weeknight meal, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the Parmesan crust is crispy and delicious


Patrick Zawartkay
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the chicken turned out perfectly. The Parmesan crust was crispy and golden brown, and the chicken was juicy and tender. I served it with roasted vegetables, and it was a delicious meal.


Redeat Wesen
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the Parmesan crust was perfectly crispy. I loved the addition of the tomatoes, which added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Fatima Adamu
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I wasn't sure how the Parmesan and tomatoes would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors complemented each other perfectly, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Ashley Duran
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I made this dish for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the crispy Parmesan crust and the juicy chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


Chinonye Udefi
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This was my first time making baked chicken with Parmesan and tomatoes, and it turned out great! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the Parmesan crust was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Qamar Zaidi
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. The chicken is always moist and tender, and the Parmesan crust is crispy and golden brown. My family loves it!


ashton edwards
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This baked chicken dish was a hit with my family! The Parmesan crust was crispy and flavorful, and the tomatoes added a juicy burst of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.