Description
This Bruschetta Chicken Casserole is a delicious twist on the classic Italian appetizer. Tender chicken is combined with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil, then topped with melty mozzarella cheese and a balsamic drizzle. It’s an easy and flavorful dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 lb. chicken breasts, or tenders, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil, or olive oil
Bruschetta Topping:
- 6 ripe Roma tomatoes, chopped and lightly sprinkled in sea salt
- 3 fresh garlic cloves, crushed or chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 Tbsps high-quality balsamic vinegar
- Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste, about 1/4 teaspoon each
- A small handful of fresh basil leaves, chopped
Others:
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, season with sea salt and black pepper, and cook until golden brown and almost cooked through.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the cooked chicken to a 8×8 baking dish, top with chopped tomatoes, oregano, garlic, and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven, cover, let it rest for 5 minutes, garnish with fresh basil, and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, you can also sprinkle some freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking.
- This casserole pairs well with a side of crusty bread or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
