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Bruschetta Chicken: A Simple Recipe to Impress Tonight!

Bruschetta Chicken is a delicious and simple recipe that combines juicy chicken breasts with a fresh tomato and basil topping, finished with melted mozzarella cheese.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

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 medium bowl, combine the diced cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well.
  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: 5gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a smoky flavor, grill the chicken instead of baking it.
  • Substitute the cherry tomatoes with diced bell peppers or zucchini for a different twist.

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