Baked Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup marinara sauce
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese
Bruschetta Topping
  1. 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
  2. 1 clove garlic minced
  3. 2 tablespoons fresh basil finely chopped
  4. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  5. 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar or balsamic
  6. salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic in a small bowl.

  3. Mix 1/4 cup of the balsamic mixture with chicken breasts, salt & pepper and Italian seasoning and marinate 15 minutes.

  4. Heat remaining tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet. Add chicken and brown 2 minutes on each side.

  5. Place marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 pan. Top with browned chicken breasts and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with remaining balsamic mixture.

  6. Bake 20-25 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken reaches 165°F.

  7. Top with mozzarella and broil 2-3 minutes.

  8. Combine all topping ingredients in a bowl and spoon over chicken. Serve over pasta.

     

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 498

Fat: 23g

Saturated Fat: 3g

Cholesterol: 149mg

Sodium: 729mg

Potassium: 1275mg

Carbohydrates: 10g

Fiber: 2g

Sugar: 6g

Protein: 58g

Vitamin A: 1000%

Vitamin C: 31.8%

Calcium: 313%

Iron: 2.5%

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