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Delicious Bruschetta Chicken Bake topped with fresh tomatoes and cheese

Bruschetta Chicken Bake

A quick and easy dinner featuring juicy chicken topped with fresh tomato bruschetta and melted mozzarella, perfect for a cozy night in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds Chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
  • 2 to 3 cups Diced tomatoes (ripe is best)
  • 2 to 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 handful Fresh basil (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze
  • 1 cup Mozzarella (shredded or sliced)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • to taste Italian seasoning

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly oil a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Place the chicken in the baking dish and drizzle with a bit of olive oil.
  3. Bake the chicken for about 18 to 22 minutes, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of chicken breasts.
Bruschetta Topping
  1. While the chicken is baking, combine diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, a drizzle of olive oil, and a splash of balsamic vinegar in a bowl. Season with salt to taste.
Assembly and Final Baking
  1. Remove the chicken from the oven and spoon the tomato mixture over each piece, then top with mozzarella.
  2. Return to the oven for an additional 5 to 8 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
Serving
  1. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep the chicken juicy.

Notes

Use evenly sized chicken pieces for even cooking. If the tomato mixture appears watery, drain some liquid before topping the chicken. You can also add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for extra flavor.