Bruschetta Chicken Bake
Bruschetta chicken bake is a simple, oven-baked dish featuring boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Ready in under an hour, this easy weeknight meal brings together bold Italian flavors with fresh ingredients, making it a great option for busy nights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 1 ½ poundsboneless skinless chicken breasts, (cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces)
- 1 ½ teaspoonsitalian seasoning blend
- ½ teaspoonsalt
- ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
- 3 cupsdiced fresh tomatoes, (roma tomatoes or campari tomatoes work best)
- 2 tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoonminced garlic
- 1 cupshredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 teaspoonsfresh basil, (chopped (for garnish))
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the bite-sized pieces of boneless skinless chicken breasts in a single layer. Sprinkle with italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat.
- 3
While the chicken cooks, mix diced fresh tomatoes, minced garlic, and balsamic vinegar in a large bowl. Stir to coat the tomatoes evenly.
- 4
Spread half the tomato mixture into the bottom of the baking dish. Layer the cooked pieces of chicken over the tomatoes, then spoon the remaining tomato mixture evenly over the top.
- 5
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the bruschetta chicken bake. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the fresh tomatoes have softened.
- 6
Let the dish cool for 2-3 minutes, then sprinkle with chopped fresh basil before serving.