Smothered Parmesan Panko Chicken

Smothered Parmesan Panko Chicken is absolutely beautiful and fabulously delicious! Chicken thighs are a juicy flavorful part of the chicken and make this dish extra tasty. Smothered with fresh chopped tomatoes, panko breadcrumbs, shredded Parmesan and seasonings and baked to perfection…..now we’re talking! Your family will thank you over and over again and your guests will be hoping for many more invitations when you serve this fabulous casserole!

Smothered Parmesan Panko Chicken

6 bone-in chicken thighs, about 3 lbs., skin removed
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning, divided
1 tsp. kosher salt, divided
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
3 plum tomatoes, chopped, 1 1/2 cups
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
4 Tbs. olive oil, divided

1. Preheat oven to 425F.

2. Arrange chicken thighs in roasting pan or baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp. kosher salt and garlic powder.

3. Combine tomatoes, panko, Parmesan, 3 Tbs. olive oil and remaining 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning and remaining 1/2 tsp. kosher salt. Spoon tomato mixture over chicken. Drizzle with remaining 1 Tbs. olive oil.

4. Bake 45 minutes or until topping is golden and chicken is cooked through and meat thermometer registers 165F.

Makes 6 servings.