Description
Easy Bruschetta Chicken is a vibrant dish that elevates juicy oven-baked chicken breasts with a refreshing topping of diced cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a tangy balsamic glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe combines simple ingredients to create mouthwatering flavors that are sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and arrange them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix together diced cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar until well combined.
- Spoon the tomato mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 110mg