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-inspired Super Bowl recipe (gluten free), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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 pieces, about 6 oz each chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 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, chopped fresh parsley
• 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.