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Bruschetta Chicken (oven baked)
Tender balsamic marinated chicken breasts are baked with garlic, basil and juicy cherry tomatoes to create a delicious meal that everyone loves!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 498 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and black pepper to taste
- ¾ cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
Bruschetta Topping
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar or balsamic
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic in a small bowl.
- Mix ¼ cup of the balsamic mixture with chicken breasts, salt & pepper, and Italian seasoning and marinate 15 minutes.
- Heat remaining tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet. Add chicken and brown 2 minutes on each side.
- Place marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Top with browned chicken breasts and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with remaining balsamic mixture.
- Bake 20-25 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken reaches 165°F.
- Top with mozzarella and broil 2-3 minutes.
- Combine all bruschetta topping ingredients in a bowl and spoon over chicken. Serve over pasta.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
498
(25%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
58g
(116%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
149mg
(50%)
Sodium
729mg
(30%)
Potassium
1275mg
(36%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1000IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
31.8mg
(35%)
Calcium
313mg
(31%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 498
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 498 | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 58g | 116% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 729mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1000IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 35% |
| Calcium | 313mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.