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chicken brushetta bake

Chicken Bruschetta Bake Recipe

Calories297 kcal
Carbohydrates13 g
Fat11 g
Protein39 g
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 7 Roma tomatoes - (diced)
  • ½ cup fresh basil - (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 cloves of garlic - (minced)
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese - (shredded)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut chicken breasts into 4 cutlets, and arrange evenly in a baking dish.
  • Combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper in a medium sized bowl. Pour evenly over chicken breasts, using a spoon or spatula to spread it out.
  • Place in oven and bake for about 35 - 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • The tomatoes, will release a lot of liquid while cooking, carefully drain out most of this liquid. Then sprinkle the mozzarella cheese all over the top, and return to oven for another 8-10 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling.
  • OPTIONAL: Garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving.

Notes

The entire recipe makes 4 servings
The serving size is 1 cutlet with toppings

Nutrition

Calories: 297 kcal (15%)Carbohydrates: 13 g (4%)Protein: 39 g (78%)Fat: 11 g (17%)Saturated Fat: 3.5 g (22%)Cholesterol: 98 mg (33%)Sodium: 624 mg (27%)Potassium: 540 mg (15%)Fiber: 3 g (13%)Sugar: 5 g (6%)Calcium: 2370 mg (237%)Iron: 0.4 mg (2%)