Bruschetta Chicken

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Bruschetta Chicken
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This Bruschetta Chicken is full of Italian Bruschetta flavors, wholesome, and above all, perfect for weeknight dinner. Seasoned Chicken Breast is topped with classic Bruschetta topping of fresh tomato, basil, balsamic and topped with Mozzarella. It is a quick and easy baked chicken weeknight meal. Low-carb, gluten free.

Oh, and bonus is one-dish main course for dinner, which means easy cleanup.

When I'm planning an easy skinny meal such as this Bruschetta Chicken Bake, I make sure to use good quality ingredients and make flavor bold and delicious.

Bruschetta Chicken Baked in One Pan with Balsamic and Mozarella

Two secrets to delicious Chicken with loaded Bruschetta flavor:

1. Season Every Layer: 

Seasoning raw chicken before cooking is key to good chicken flavor. Any recipe, grilled, baked or sauted will benefit from seasoning. This simple trick will ensure always seasoned "never-bland" chicken.

Season bruschetta topping i.e. diced tomatoes, and basil with fresh chopped garlic, olive oil and balsamic. Even though you can drizzle balsamic glaze on chicken (recipe in notes) after chicken is ready. A little bit of balsamic vinegar mixed with tomatoes brings out real savory bruschetta flavors. The garlic, sweet and tangy balsamic and fragrant fresh basil. That's it! But so much flavor.

In-fact, this is my go-to recipe to serve Bruschetta Bread. Toasted baguette on side and it is a perfect appetizer.

Note: When making bruschetta; make sure to always remove seeds from tomatoes. It is important for good flavor and less liquid in tomatoes . I reserve seeds to add in stew/curry/soup later.

2. Top Chicken with Bruschetta Before Baking:

Covering chicken with tomatoes-basil bruschetta and Mozzarella before baking makes a huge difference in flavor and keeps the chicken juicy.

Here is why I cover chicken and bruschetta with layer of mozzarella before baking:

  1. Bruschetta of tomatoes, garlic, balsamic add another layer of flavor in chicken without over cooked tomatoes.
  2. Cheese comes out nicely melted, and bubbling. There is not whole lot of cheese per serving but the flavor it add it delicious.
  3. Baking everything together makes this Bruschetta Chicken recipe a one-pan Chicken dinner. Just break bread, boil pasta or rice for winner chicken dinner.

Bruschetta Chicken with Lemon-Herb Pasta

Quick Recipe Tip: Pasta in picture is Lemon-Parmesan Macaroni. Combine warm (just boiled and drained) half pound pasta with 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, zest of one lemon, 2 cloves of fresh grated garlic, parsley, salt and black pepper. Serve and enjoy!

Bruschetta Chicken Recipe Baked in One Pan

Does this sound like a delicious dinner or what? I hope you will enjoy it as much as we do. 

Happy Weekend! -Savita x

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How to Make Baked Bruschetta Chicken

This easy Baked Bruschetta Chicken recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Seasoned Chicken Breast topped with Tomato Bruschetta and Mozzarella, then baked for moist and juicy chicken, ready in 35 minutes. Low-carb, gluten free.

Bruschetta Chicken

5 (8 reviews)
Bruschetta Chicken
Total Time: Prep Time: Cook Time: Cuisine: Italian () Difficulty: Easy
Yields: 1 Lb Chicken - Serves: 3
(No. of servings depends on serving size.)

Ingredients

Brushcetta

Directions

  • 1. Preheat oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spay a rimmed baking sheet or a rectangular casserole baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 2. Mix brushcetta ingredients in a bowl with 1/2 tbsp oil, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Set aside.
  • Step for Recipe - Bruschetta Chicken 3. Slice chicken breast lengthwise to yield two pieces per slice. Pat dry. Place in rimmed baking dish or casserole in single layer. Drizzle with remaining olive oil (top only). Sprinkle generous pinch of seasoning (mix of Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper). Additional Notes: Picture shows 1 and half chicken breast because of smaller size baking dish used.
    Step for Recipe - Bruschetta Chicken 4. Spoon brushcetta on top of seasoned chicken breasts.
  • Step for Recipe - Bruschetta Chicken 5. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
    Step for Recipe - Bruschetta Chicken 6. Bake in middle rack for 22-25 minutes or until chicken registers 175 in thickest part of thigh and cheese bubbling. Once done, transfer chicken to serving plate with wide spatula. (Don't discard the liquid of pan. It is very delicious and flavorful. Use it to season rice or refrigerate to use later as chicken stock.)
  • Step for Recipe - Bruschetta Chicken 7. Garnish with fresh chopped basil. Serve with pasta, drizzle of balsamic glaze (optional, recipes in notes). Enjoy!
Savita's Notes:
  1. Lemon-Parmesan Pasta: Pasta in picture is Lemon-Parmesan Macaroni. Combine warm (just boiled and drained) half pound pasta with 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, zest of one lemon, 2 cloves of fresh grated garlic, parsley, salt and black pepper. Serve and enjoy!
  2. Balsamic Glaze: In a small sauce pan, add 1/4 cup balsamic with 2 tbsp sugar. Simmer on medium heat until balsamic thickens to glaze consistency. Keep heat low and stir a few times to avoid catching at bottom. Drizzle on Chicken for extra flavor.
  3. **When I don't have Italian seasoning in hand, I often use combination of dried herbs such as - 1 tsp thyme, 1 tsp oregano and 1 tsp of basil.
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29 Responses

  1. Love this recipe
    Thanks for letting me know.
  2. We made this last week and we are making it again! We loved it! This time we are making it for my mom to try 🥰
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    Thanks for letting me know.
  3. Need new recipes to make.
  4. OMG!! This was amazing!! Friday night -“what’s for dinner?”. Everything for this on hand,simple,easy and delicious!! The pasta? Yep!! The perfect pairing!
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  5. How many ww points?
    I don't have WW points for the recipe. But will update Nutrition count soon.
  6. Can you sub fresh tomatoes for canned diced tomatoes? Thanks
    Hi Rebecca, canned diced tomatoes should be fine. I only request to make sure to drain tomatoes before using as otherwise bruschetta will have extra liquid. I hope it helps.
  7. Love this simple recipe. The bruschetta is so packed with flavor!
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  8. A great summer meal with all the in season tomatoes right now! Everyone loved this one.
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    Thanks Gina. I'm glad you enjoyed. This is our favorite meal whenever I have juicy ripe tomatoes in hand.
  9. Great idea for a weeknight meal! Love the ingredients and the chicken came out nice and juicy.
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    Thanks for letting me know. I'm glad you enjoyed.
  10. Such a great idea to put all those great Italian bruschetta flavors into a baked dish!
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    Thanks Katherine. Bruschetta and balsamic makes chicken extra special!
  11. This looks really original and delicious. Perfect family meal!
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    Thanks Amanda.
  12. Will be trying this very soon.
  13. RECIPES LOOKS GOOD AND DELICIOUS
    Thanks.
  14. What is the calorie and carb, etc breakdown on this and the other recipes? Kind of need that info. Thank you
    Hi Kim, I'm adding the Cal info. for all my recipes. I'm hopeful to this one updated soon. Thanks for posting your question.
  15. Yummy!
  16. Very Delicious! Thank You for sharing !
    Lorie, thanks fro feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed.
  17. Sounds delicious! Cannot wait to try it!!
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    Thanks, John. I hope you get chance to try it soon. Happy Cooking!