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Ingredients
- 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, drained
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- kosher salt
- freshly ground pepper
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1- ounce parmesan shaved into strips
- ½ cup parsley or basil coarsely chopped (optional)
Instructions
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heat oven to 425 degrees.
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slice the tomatoes in half crosswise and place in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish along with garlic, oregano and crushed red pepper flakes, if using.
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season with salt and pepper.
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season chicken with salt and pepper and nestle into baking dish.
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drizzle with olive oil and bake until chicken is about halfway cooked through, about 10 minutes.
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remove from oven and place parmesan strips over chicken.
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return to oven and continue to bake until chicken is cooked through, tomatoes are starting to caramelize, about 15 minutes more.
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Broil to brown cheese for 3 minutes more if needed
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remove from oven and sprinkle with parsley or basil before serving, if desired, and garnish with shavings of parmesan.
