This Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken brings the vibrant, fresh flavors of a classic Italian appetizer to a satisfying main course that’s both healthy and impressive. Tender, juicy chicken breasts get baked to perfection, then topped with a colorful mixture of diced cherry tomatoes, fragrant fresh basil, aromatic garlic, and dried oregano that captures the essence of an Italian garden. Melted mozzarella cheese creates a creamy blanket over everything, while a drizzle of balsamic vinegar adds tangy sweetness that ties all the flavors together—making this a restaurant-quality dish that’s surprisingly simple to make at home.
Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken
Recipe by Daily Disher
Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken features baked chicken breasts topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic, oregano, and melted mozzarella cheese, finished with balsamic vinegar.
Course: Main
/Cuisine: Italian
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
4
Prep time
15 minutes
Cooking time
25 minutes
Calories
320 kcal
40 minutes
Ingredients
4 pieces chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup cherry tomatoes
2 cloves garlic
¼ cup basil leaves
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Directions
1.
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) to get it ready for baking the chicken.
2.
Gently coat the chicken breasts with olive oil and season them with salt and black pepper evenly on both sides.
3.
Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish ensuring they are not overlapping and bake for 20-25 minutes.
4.
While the chicken is baking, dice the cherry tomatoes, chop the basil leaves, and mince the garlic cloves.
5.
Combine the tomatoes, basil, garlic, oregano, balsamic vinegar, and mozzarella cheese in a bowl to create the bruschetta mixture.
6.
After the chicken is done baking, carefully remove the baking dish from the oven using oven mitts.
7.
Top the baked chicken evenly with the prepared bruschetta mixture ensuring the chicken is well covered.
8.
Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted perfectly.
9.
Remove the dish from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving it warm.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
320kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg