New Chicken Parmesan

A fantastic, easy, italian dish.. Great for guests because it tastes like it took a lot more effort then it did.. Not much more to say. Bon appetit. (originally published in Bon Appetit)

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 chicken breasts

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2  large garlic cloves, pressed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (12 ounce) container cherry tomatoes
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1  large  pinch of dried crushed pepper
• 4  boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 6 oz. each
• 1 1⁄4 cups parmesan cheese, finley grated
• 6  ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Whisk first 3 ingrediants in a large bowl.
2. Place tomatoes in a medium bowl; mix in 2 tablespoons "garlic oil". Add chicken to large bowl with remaining garlic oil and turn to coat.
3. Place 1 cup of parmesian on a plate or pie dish. Dip one side of each chicken piece into cheese to coat.
4. Arrange chicken, cheese side up, on half of a large rimmed baking sheet. Scatter tomatoes on the other half of the sheet.
5. Roast until chicken is firm to the touch, about 10-15 minutes depending on your oven. Arrange a layer of mozzarella cheese atop chicken pieces, and return to oven for 1-2 minutes until cheese melts.
6. Transfer chicken and tomatoes to 4 plates and serve.
7. Optional: Sprinkle with remaining parmesian cheese.