Stacked Layered Chicken with Spiced Tomato Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Tender chicken breasts layered and baked with a vibrant spiced tomato sauce that brings depth and warmth to the dish. This Mediterranean Super Bowl recipe (gluten free), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, and onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 pieces chicken breasts, about 6 oz each
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup grated mozzarella
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer sauce for 10 minutes until thickened and aromatic.
3. Step 3: Lightly season 4 chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place half of the tomato sauce in the bottom of a baking dish, then arrange 2 chicken breasts on top. Spoon half of the remaining sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
4. Step 4: Layer the remaining 2 chicken breasts over the cheese, spoon over the remaining tomato sauce, and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
5. Step 5: Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and cheese is golden and bubbly.
6. Step 6: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.