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Easy Tomato Parmesan Chicken
This super flavorful chicken recipe can't get much easier. Prep time is 5 minutes and it cooks in the oven in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 people
Ingredients
- 1 24 oz. jar tomato/spaghetti sauce such as Ragu
- 2 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes drained
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella shredded (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves of garlic pressed or minced
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley
- 3-4 lbs skinless boneless chicken
Instructions
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Press or mince garlic and chop parsley.
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Combine tomato sauce, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, seasoning, parsley and garlic.
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OPTIONAL: If making as part of a freezer cooking day, remember to label your 2 gallon size freezer bags then divide chicken into 2 bags. Pour sauce over chicken.
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Thaw if frozen. Pour contents of bag into casserole dish, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese (optional) and bake, covered, at 425 degrees for approx for 35-45 minutes (time may vary based on size of chicken--be sure to check before eating!)
Recipe Notes
You can cook in crock-pot for 4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high (but we HIGHLY recommend using the oven--it gives it a much better flavor and texture!)