Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken
Description
The preparation begins by seasoning chicken breasts and arranging them on a baking sheet opposite a layer of halved baby red potatoes. The potatoes are coated with olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, oregano, basil, and freshly grated Parmesan, which crisps up during roasting. Chicken breasts are baked until cooked through, receiving mozzarella slices during the last part of cooking to melt and add richness.
The fresh bruschetta topping, made from halved cherry tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, and chiffonade basil, adds acidity, herbaceousness, and a hint of sweetness, enhancing the juicy chicken and roasted potatoes. The dish offers a balance of roasted textures and fresh flavors served immediately from the oven.
This meal is convenient for a one-pan dinner and pairs well with a simple green salad. The timing provides crisp potatoes and tender chicken in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 16 ounces red potatoes halved, baby
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese cut into 4 slices, fresh
For the bruschetta
- 2 cups cherry tomato halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup basil chiffonade, leaves
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
- To make the bruschetta, combine tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and basil in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Place chicken in a single layer onto one side of the prepared baking sheet.
- Place potatoes onto the opposite side of the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Add olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, basil and Parmesan; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine.
- Place into oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are golden brown and crisp, about 20-25 minutes. Top chicken with mozzarella during the last 10 minutes of cooking time.
- Serve immediately, topped with bruschetta.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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