Irresistible Bruschetta Chicken Bake
A delicious chicken bake topped with fresh bruschetta ingredients, melted mozzarella, and bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken and turn to coat evenly.
- Bake the chicken for 22 to 28 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- While the chicken is baking, toss cherry tomatoes, red onion, and basil in a bowl. Season with a pinch of salt.
- Top the cooked chicken with mozzarella cheese and the bruschetta topping. Return to the oven for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with garlic bread or a simple arugula salad. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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