Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan with Garlic Basil Tomato Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-04 · Updated 2026-06-04

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Baked under a layer of melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese, topped with a garlicky basil tomato sauce bursting with fresh flavors. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4, about 6 oz each boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2, beaten eggs
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
3 tbsp olive oil
4, minced garlic cloves
1 can (28 oz) canned crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a shallow dish, combine 1 1/2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. In a separate bowl, beat 2 eggs.
Step 2: Dip each of the 4 chicken breasts first into the beaten eggs, then dredge thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown but not fully cooked through.
Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5: Pour in 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil. Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 6: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon some sauce over each, then sprinkle evenly with 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese.
Step 7: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F internally and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Step 8: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.