Bruschetta Chicken
A delightful combination of juicy chicken breasts topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, basil, and melted mozzarella cheese, capturing the essence of summer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in a baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the tomato mixture generously over each chicken breast.
- Top each chicken breast with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional basil if desired.
Notes
Chicken thighs can be used for a juicier version. Assemble ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to cook. For a spicy kick, add crushed red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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