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Baked Bruschetta Chicken
Baked bruschetta chicken topped with melted cheese, juicy ripe tomatoes, basil and balsamic vinegar into a dinner that melts in your mouth! This meal is easy to prep and absolutely delicious.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
478 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For The Chicken Breasts
- 4 chicken breast boneless, skinless - 2-3 pounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 4 lices mozzarella cheese
For The Bruschetta Topping
- 2 cups Roma tomato diced, about six medium tomatoes
- 1/3 cup basil chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Oil a 9 inch by 13 inch baking dish. Place chicken breasts in the pan and set to the side.
- In a small bowl add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Mix together with a fork until combined.
- Pour oil mixture over chicken breasts. Flip each chicken breast over a couple of times in the baking dish to fully coat both sides of each chicken breast.
- Place in oven to bake for 30-40 minutes. Chicken is done once internal temperature reaches 165 degrees when checked with a meat thermometer. Total cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
- Add diced roma tomatoes, oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a medium sized bowl. stir all ingredients until combined.
- Once chicken is fully cooked, place a slice of mozzarella cheese on each chicken breast and top with bruschetta mixture. Place back in oven for three to five minutes until cheese has melted, or broil for 1-2 minutes.
- Let the chicken rest for at least five minutes before slicing so you will have juicy chicken breasts, then enjoy!
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Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken or it will start to dry out. Final cooking time will depend a lot on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- To check if the chicken is done, use a meat thermometer to make sure it registers at least 165 degrees. Insert the meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast to make sure the chicken has finished cooking.
- Shredded mozzarella can also be used in place of sliced mozzarella cheese. If using shredded cheese you'll need about 3/4 cup.
Nutrition Information
Calories
478kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
56g
(112%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
886mg
(37%)
Potassium
1196mg
(25%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1373IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
200mg
(20%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 478
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 478kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 886mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 1196mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1373IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 200mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.