Balsamic Bruschetta Chicken
A delicious and impressive dish featuring tender chicken topped with a vibrant mix of cherry tomatoes and fresh basil, drizzled with balsamic vinegar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the diced cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place in a baking dish.
- Top each chicken breast with the prepared tomato mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in balsamic vinegar and olive oil for about 30 minutes before cooking. You can also substitute different cheeses like goat cheese or parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg