Easy Bruschetta Chicken
Easy Bruschetta Chicken is a delightful dish featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with a vibrant mixture of fresh tomatoes, aromatic basil, and garlic. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this quick-to-make recipe bursts with summer flavors and is visually stunning on any table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups ripe Roma or vine-ripened tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the dish.
- In a bowl, mix diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil until well combined.
- Spoon the bruschetta mixture generously over each chicken breast.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for five minutes before serving. Drizzle any remaining bruschetta topping over the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sear the chicken on the stovetop before baking. - Customize your bruschetta topping by adding mozzarella cheese or roasted red peppers. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.