Easy Bruschetta Chicken is an Italian inspired family favorite chicken breast recipe. It’s a healthy meal, perfect for weeknight dinners with simple, fresh ingredients, and loads of flavors.
If you love one pot meals, or in this case, one baking dish meals, you will adore this dinner that can be prepped in as little as 15 minutes.
Healthy and super flavorful, this is a go-to, family favorite in our house.
A key flavor component in this Bruschetta Chicken Bake is the balsamic glaze, which is easy to find in most markets. While it’s an optional drizzle before serving, it adds a punch of flavor that is incredibly delicious. It’s a pantry staple that’s worth having.
That being said, for those with sulfite allergies, most vinegar made from grapes contain sulfites. A better choice for those with allergies would be a grain-based vinegar like rice vinegar or cider vinegar which are generally sulfite-free.
Tomatoes in this Bruschetta Chicken Breast Bake
There is a bit of chopping in this recipe. Four to five tomatoes, in fact. However, if you choose firmer Roma tomatoes, it goes very quickly. But in a pinch — drained canned tomatoes can work too.
Mozzarella Cheese
We call for 4 ounces of shredded mozzarella cheese layered over the chicken breasts. Use this amount as a guide, considering the tastes of your family. At times, I increase the amount, and other times, I eliminate it altogether. You know your crowd and their preferences!
More Favorite Chicken Recipes You Might Like:
- Easiest Ever Leftover Chicken Enchiladas
- Healthy Instant Pot Kung Pao Chicken with Bok Choy
- Homestyle German Chicken Schnitzel
- Oven-Baked Chicken Tacos
Easy Bruschetta Chicken Bake
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
Easy Bruschetta Chicken is an Italian inspired family favorite, healthy meal. Perfect for busy weeknights with simple, fresh ingredients, and loads of flavors.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons minced garlic
salt to taste
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
4–5 Roma tomatoes finely chopped
1/2 of a red onion finely chopped
4 tablespoons shredded fresh basil
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste
Topping:
Balsamic Glaze for drizzling
fresh basil leaves
shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Make the Bruschetta: Chop the tomatoes into a small dice, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch and add to a medium size bowl. Next, chop the red onion and add it to the bowl. Toss with fresh basil and olive oil; season with salt to taste. Set aside.
Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, garlic, and salt. Place the seasoned chicken in the bottom of a baking dish and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese. Next, layer the bruschetta over the mozzarella cheese. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken breasts have reached a minimum temperature of 165 degrees F.
Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the chicken and serve immediately.
Notes
Choose firm Roma tomatoes for easier chopping.
Keywords: Bruschetta Chicken
I wish on your recipes you would share the nutritional information. That would be so helpful for some of us on the Carb/Fat/Protein way of eating.
Thanks so much for your comment, Maura. I completely understand watching carbs/fats/protein in my daily diet. We have added this feature to this recipe and will be updating our others as quickly as possible. Have a great day!