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, and parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "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.

Ingredients

• 4 lbs chicken breast
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 4 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 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.