Better Chicken

Preparation Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with oil.

Prepare the chicken coating In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper for the chicken coating.

Coat the chicken Coat each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the mixture onto the chicken to adhere evenly.

Cook the chicken Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the coated chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

Prepare the sauce In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Sauté onions and garlic until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Cook the sauce Add diced tomatoes, basil, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Assemble the dish Place the browned chicken breasts in the greased baking dish. Pour the tomato sauce over the chicken.

Bake the dish Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the top is golden brown.