Description

This One Dish Chicken Bake is a delicious and easy-to-make meal featuring tender chicken breasts baked in a flavorful tomato and herb sauce, topped with melted Gruyere cheese. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this recipe requires minimal prep and leaves you with a comforting dish that combines Italian-inspired herbs and fresh parsley for a fresh, savory flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

Tomato Sauce Mixture

1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Chicken and Topping

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
¾ cup grated Gruyere cheese
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400˚F (204˚C) to prepare for baking the chicken and tomato mixture.
Prepare the Baking Dish: Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and set aside.
Make the Tomato Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the drained diced tomatoes, olive oil, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, dried oregano, Italian seasoning, and chopped fresh parsley. Toss everything together to evenly distribute the herbs and flavors. You can also mix these ingredients directly in the baking dish if preferred.
Season and Arrange the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Arrange the chicken breasts on top of the tomato mixture in the baking dish, nestling them slightly into the sauce to allow them to cook immersed in the flavors.
Bake the Chicken: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the tomato sauce bubbles and the chicken is cooked through. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F (74˚C).
Add the Cheese: Remove the baking dish from the oven and evenly sprinkle the grated Gruyere cheese over the top of the chicken breasts. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, until the cheese melts and turns slightly golden.
Garnish and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve the One Dish Chicken Bake hot for a satisfying meal.

Notes

Be sure to drain the diced tomatoes well to avoid a watery sauce.
If Gruyere cheese is unavailable, Swiss or mozzarella cheese can be used as substitutes.
You can prepare the tomato sauce mixture a few hours in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches the safe internal temperature of 165˚F.
Pair this dish with a side of crusty bread or steamed vegetables for a fuller meal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: One Dish Chicken Bake, baked chicken breasts, tomato sauce chicken, Gruyere cheese chicken, easy chicken dinner, Italian chicken bake