Bruschetta Chicken Bake
Bruschetta Chicken Bake - Balsamic vinegar chicken meets fresh bruschetta ingredients and is topped with cheese and more balsamic vinegar for the ultimate weeknight dinner! This chicken dinner is the perfect easy meal!
Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded or diced
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish large enough to accommodate the chicken breasts.
- Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and drizzle one tablespoon of olive oil. Then sprinkle salt to taste.
- In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, and the other tablespoon of olive oil. Toss until well coated.
- Spoon the tomato mixture over the chicken breasts, making sure to distribute it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and sprinkle the shredded or diced mozzarella cheese over the chicken and tomato mixture.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top of the chicken breasts.
- Serve the Bruschetta Chicken Bake hot, garnished with additional fresh basil leaves if desired.