Description
Creamy Baked Bruschetta Chicken is an irresistible dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a rich cream cheese and tomato topping. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner that will please everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 large chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces cream cheese, very soft
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to season the chicken
- ¼ teaspoon pepper, plus more to season chicken
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, plus more for garnish
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer in a large baking dish, and season generously with salt, pepper, and italian seasoning.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh basil.
- Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes gently into the cream mixture.
- Spoon the mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well covered.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top and broil for 4-5 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with additional basil before serving.
Notes
For a bit of extra flavor, consider adding a splash of balsamic vinegar to the tomato mixture.
This dish pairs wonderfully with a side salad or garlic bread.
Ensure the chicken is fully cooked by checking that its internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg