Name: Bruschetta Chicken Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Italian American
Ingredients: 1lb roma tomatoes; 3 cloves garlic; 1 cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar; 2 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp kosher salt; ¼ tsp fresh cracked black pepper; 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5-2lbs total); Fresh basil and balsamic reduction for garnish

This Bruschetta Chicken Bake is a super flavorful way to bake chicken. Stuff and top chicken breasts with homemade bruschetta and bake!

Bruschetta chicken bake on a serving platter

No more boring chicken recipes!

If you are looking to freshen up your rotation of chicken recipes, add this bruschetta chicken bake to your list. Both stuffed and topped with delicious bruschetta, this chicken will not be lacking in flavor.

If you are a fan of the popular Italian bruschetta appetizer, this recipe is based on that. The bruschetta is made up of garlic, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried basil, salt, and black pepper and pairs perfectly with the juicy baked chicken.

This chicken bruschetta is a great recipe to wow dinner guests for a weekend get-together. At the same time it is simple enough to make for a busy weeknight meal. It reheats well, too, so you can enjoy leftovers for lunch the next day.

A piece of bruschetta chicken cut in half

Kitchen tools

Measuring spoons and measuring cups
Sharp knife and cutting board
Mixing bowl
Casserole dish or other oven safe baking dish.

Serving Suggestions

This chicken bruschetta is delicious on its own, but there are also many ways to serve it. You can’t go wrong pairing it with a side of pasta, rice, or potatoes.

For a fresh and lower-carb option, you could also serve it with a salad. Whatever you pair it with, it is a hearty meal that is sure to leave you feeling satisfied.

You could also make the bruschetta topping and use it for other dishes. It would be delicious on top of a piece of grilled chicken or on a piece of freshly cooked fish.

What is bruschetta?

Technically, bruschetta refers to the slice of bread, not the tomato basil topping. Under that definition, this recipe is incorrectly titled.

BUT most people think of bruschetta as the mixture on top and not the thinly slice of bread toasted with olive oil and garlic. Bruschetta topping traditionally includes chopped tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil and fresh garlic.

Ingredients

Roma tomatoes
Garlic
Parmesan cheese
Extra virgin olive oil
Aged balsamic vinegar
Dried basil and fresh basil
Salt and pepper
Boneless skinless chicken breasts
Balsamic reduction

Ingredient substitutions

Feel free to use boneless skinless chicken thighs in this bruschetta chicken bake instead of chicken breasts. Just make sure you cook the chicken thighs to an internal temperature of 165F to ensure they are cooked through.

To make this bruschetta chicken recipe even tastier, top the dish with a few handfuls of mozzarella cheese towards the end of baking. The mozzarella will melt and become a delicious topping.

Feel free to use an Italian seasoning blend in place of the dry seasonings listed in the recipe. You can also use quartered cherry tomatoes in place of the Roma tomatoes.

Above view of assembly of bruschetta chicken bake

How to make this bruschetta chicken bake recipe

Step 1: Prep the Bruschetta

To begin, preheat the oven to 400F. While the oven is preheating, you can prepare the bruschetta stuffing and topping.

Start by finely dicing the Roma tomatoes and mincing the garlic. Next, mix tomatoes, garlic, parmesan cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried basil, salt, and black pepper together in a mixing bowl.

Step 2: Prepare the chicken for the bake

To prepare the chicken, cut a slice through the side of the chicken breasts so that you are able to stuff them. DO NOT cut all the way through into 2 filets. You just want to create a little pocket

Then, grease a casserole dish with olive oil and place the chicken breasts in the dish. Fill the center of each chicken breast with some of the bruschetta and cover the tops of the chicken breasts with the rest of the bruschetta.

Step 3: Bake and enjoy

Next, place in the oven and bake at 400F for 28-32 minutes depending on the size of the chicken breasts. Check after 28 minutes to ensure that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165F.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Top with fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic reduction and enjoy!

Above view of baked bruschetta chicken in a baking dish

Storage and reheating

Once prepared, transfer any leftovers to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

To reheat, warm in an oven at 250F until the chicken is warmed through. This should take about 20 minutes. You cold also cube the chicken, toss with the tomato mixture and warm on the stovetop over medium low heat.

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