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.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Total Time50 minutesmins
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 259kcal
Ingredients
3-4chicken breastsabout 2 lbs
6roma tomatoes
1/2cupfresh chopped basil
2clovesfresh chopped garlic
2tbspbalsamic vinegar
1/2tspsalt
1/2tspblack pepper
4ozshredded mozzarella cheeseabout 1 cup
Garnish (optional)
Fresh chopped basil
Balsamic Glaze
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375˚F
Chop the roma tomatoes into small 1/4" pieces. Chop basil and garlic. In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes, basil, and garlic with the vinegar and half of the salt and pepper.
Lay the chicken breasts flat in the bottom of a large baking dish and season with the remaining salt and pepper. Pour the tomato mixture over the top of the chicken and then use a spatula to spread it evenly over the chicken. Top with the mozzarella cheese.
Bake on the middle oven rack for 35-45 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F.
Top with fresh chopped basil and balsamic glaze to garnish. Serve hot and Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe is full of fresh flavors and simple to make. Although I do not recommend freezing this before cooking, you can save time by prepping the tomato mixture the night before or buying pre-diced tomatoes which are available in many grocery stores in the refrigerated produce section.Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Dietary Restrictions:
Gluten Free- This recipe is naturally gluten free
Dairy Free- This recipe can be prepared dairy free by omitting the cheese
Whole30- This recipe can be made Whole30 by omitting the cheese and balsamic glaze.