Herb-Crusted Baked Chicken Parmesan

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-29 · Updated 2026-03-29

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Crispy chicken breasts coated in a Parmesan-herb crust, baked to golden perfection and topped with a tangy tomato sauce. This Italian chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breasts, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 470 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 470 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pcs (6 oz each) boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
2 minced garlic cloves
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, basil, garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Press mixture onto chicken until coated.
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a baking dish over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden, then transfer to oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until cooked through.
Step 3: While chicken bakes, simmer tomato sauce in a saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Serve chicken topped with warm sauce and additional Parmesan.