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Jennifer Johnson

Bruschetta Chicken: A Flavorful Recipe to Try Today!

Bruschetta Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring seasoned chicken breasts topped with a fresh tomato and basil mixture, finished with melted mozzarella cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place them in a baking dish.
  3. In a bowl, combine the diced cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to combine.
  4. Spoon the tomato mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the tomato mixture.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For added flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and Italian seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Substitute the cherry tomatoes with diced bell peppers or zucchini for a different twist on the topping.

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