Description
This Bruschetta Chicken Bake brings together tender chicken breasts, juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and melted mozzarella for a comforting yet fresh Italian-inspired dinner. Every bite is bursting with tangy balsamic and savory herbs, perfect for an easy weeknight meal or a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 3 cups Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the tomato mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until chicken is almost cooked through.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and bake for another 5–10 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Broil for 2 minutes to achieve a golden topping, then let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
- Use ripe, firm tomatoes for the best texture and flavor.
- Marinate the chicken for 15 minutes for added depth of flavor.
- Broil briefly at the end for a beautifully golden top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: bruschetta chicken bake, easy baked chicken, Italian chicken recipe, mozzarella chicken, tomato basil chicken