Cheesy Tomato Basil Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
2 medium (2 cups) tomatoes, cubed 1-inch
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 (6 ounces each) boneless skinless chicken breasts

Topping Ingredients

3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons butter, melted
6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F. In 13x9-inch baking pan melt 3 tablespoons butter in oven (4 to 6 minutes).

2. Meanwhile, in medium bowl stir together all remaining sauce ingredients; set aside.

3. Place chicken in baking pan, turning to coat with butter.

4. Spoon sauce mixture over chicken. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

5. In small bowl stir together crumbs, parsley and butter. Sprinkle chicken with cheese; sprinkle with topping mixture.

6. Continue baking for 5 to 10 minutes or until bread crumbs are browned.

Source: Cheesy Tomato Basil Chicken Breasts