Description
Creamy Baked Bruschetta Chicken features tender chicken breasts topped with a rich mixture of cream cheese, tomatoes, and fresh basil. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy!
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
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer in a large baking dish, and season generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh basil. Fold in the cherry tomatoes until well combined.
- Spread the cream mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully covered.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and broil for 4-5 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with additional basil before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is very soft for easier mixing.
Use more or less seasonings based on personal taste.
Fresh basil is key for flavor; add more as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg