Description
This Bruschetta Chicken will knock your socks off with its fresh bold flavors. It turns the delicious taste of the family favorite Bruschetta appetizer into a wholesome meal that comes together quickly and is a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- 6 roma tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil
- 2 cloves fresh chopped garlic
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 oz shredded mozzarella cheese (about 1 cup)
- Fresh chopped basil for garnish
- Balsamic glaze for garnish
Instructions
- Step: Preheat the oven to 375ËšF.
- Step: Chop the roma tomatoes into small 1/4″ pieces, chop the basil, and finely dice the garlic.
- Step: In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes, basil, and garlic with the vinegar and half of the salt and pepper.
- Step: Lay the chicken breasts flat in the bottom of a large baking dish and season with the remaining salt and pepper.
- Step: Pour the tomato mixture over the top of the chicken and use a spatula to spread it evenly.
- Step: Top with the mozzarella cheese.
- Step: Bake on the middle oven rack for 35-45 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ËšF.
- Step: Top with fresh chopped basil and balsamic glaze to garnish. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can prep the tomato mixture the night before to save time. For a dairy-free option, omit the cheese.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT35M
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 259 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 629 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 99 mg