Description
Bruschetta Chicken Casserole is the kind of easy dinner that makes a weeknight feel a little more exciting. Juicy chicken, roasted cherry tomatoes, melty mozzarella, garlic, and herbs come together in one cozy baking dish for a fresh and comforting meal. It’s a great choice for an easy recipe, quick dinner idea, family dinner, low-carb dinner option, and one of my favorite food ideas when I want something hearty without a lot of fuss.
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
3. In a separate bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
4. Spread the seasoned chicken evenly in the prepared baking dish.
5. Spoon the tomatoes over the chicken.
6. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan evenly across the top.
7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
8. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
9. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and finish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
Use evenly cut chicken pieces so everything cooks at the same rate and stays tender.
For the best bruschetta-style flavor, add the balsamic glaze and fresh herbs only after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 118mg
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