Mediterranean Chicken Parmesan with Tomato-Olive Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

Crispy breaded chicken bathed in a tangy tomato-olive sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and fresh herbs. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chicken breast, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.

Ingredients

• 4 lbs chicken breast
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup, grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup, sliced mozzarella cheese
• 4 medium, diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup, sliced kalamata olives
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Dip in breadcrumbs, then press 1/4 cup parmesan into each piece. Place on baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes until golden.
2. Step 2: In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add tomatoes, olives, oregano, salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
3. Step 3: Remove chicken from oven, top with mozzarella slices, and return to oven. Bake for 5 minutes until cheese melts. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve warm.