Oven Baked Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried basil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (use less for milder heat)
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to soften the acidity of the tomatoes)
Extra grated Parmesan and dried basil for serving (optional)

Directions

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