Rustic Bruschetta Chicken Casserole
Preparation Time:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
- Moderate
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
- Cook the Chicken:
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Bruschetta Topping:
- In a medium bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Assemble the Casserole:
- Place the seared chicken breasts in a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish.
- Top each chicken breast with the bruschetta mixture.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Prepare the Baguette Slices:
- Arrange the sliced baguette pieces around the chicken in the casserole dish.
- Brush the baguette slices with melted butter.
- Bake the Casserole:
- Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving, based on 6 servings):
- Calories: 390
- Protein: 32g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
Enjoy this delicious Rustic Bruschetta Chicken Casserole, a perfect combination of savory chicken, fresh bruschetta topping, and crispy baguette slices!
