Baked Bruschetta Chicken
Chicken smothered in a fresh bruschetta topping cooks to perfection. Add fresh basil and every forkful of Baked Bruschetta Chicken will transport you to Italy.
Servings: 4
Calories: 270kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts , about 1 1/4 pounds
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 pound (8 ounces) plum tomatoes chopped, about 1 1/2 cups
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 Tablespoons sliced fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Coat a 2 quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken with Italian seasoning and arrange the chicken in the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, kosher salt and pepper. Add the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and toss until evenly coated.
- Spoon the bruschetta mixture over the chicken and bake 25 minutes.
- Top with shredded cheese. Return to the oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes. Meat thermometer should read 165F.
- Sprinkle with sliced basil. Serve with hot cooked pasta, if desired.
Notes
Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 624mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 758IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 1mg