Description
Creamy Baked Bruschetta Chicken features tender chicken breasts smothered in a savory blend of cream cheese, garlic, and fresh tomatoes, making it a delightful option for any dinner. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, this dish is perfect for those craving comfort food without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 large chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 8 ounce block cream cheese very soft
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to season the chicken
- ¼ teaspoon pepper plus more to season chicken
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped plus more for garnish
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in a large baking dish, seasoning generously with salt, pepper, and italian seasoning.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped basil.
- Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and carefully mix until combined.
- Spread the cream mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and broil for 4-5 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with additional basil before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken with the seasoning for a few hours before baking.
Feel free to substitute other types of cheese if desired.
This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg