Baked to perfection, this Bruschetta Chicken is a low-carb recipe bursting with flavor from bruschetta-style tomatoes, savory mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil in every bite. Finished with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze, it’s the perfect easy dinner for weeknights, special occasions, and everything in between.
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What Is Chicken Bruschetta Made Of?
There are many variations of bruschetta chicken. However, they nearly always contain olive oil, tomatoes, mozzarella, and a balsamic glaze, and our version is no different! Here’s everything you’ll need:
- Chicken – We prefer to use chicken breasts over thighs because there is plenty of fat and flavor from the other ingredients!
- Olive Oil – If there’s ever a time to splurge, this is it. Trust us, choosing a high-quality extra virgin olive oil is the secret to making chicken bruschetta that’s unbelievably delicious.
- Tomatoes – We use cherry tomatoes because they’re sweet and easy to prepare. However, beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes are great, too. You’ll just want to make sure to peel and deseed them as they tend to have a more bitter flavor.
- Herbs and Seasonings – There’s no shortage of flavor in this dish! You’ll need lemon juice, basil, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, Herbs de Provence, and thyme.
- Balsamic – To create the best drizzle, we used a combination of balsamic vinegar and balsamic glaze.
- Cheese – We used mozzarella as most bruschetta recipes do. However, feel free to experiment with other white cheeses such as provolone or goat cheese, too!
How to Make Easy Baked Bruschetta Chicken
This recipe looks super fancy and complicated, but the truth is that it couldn’t be easier to make! When you follow the steps below dinner will be ready in under an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine the chopped tomatoes, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, basil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Mix the remaining seasonings in a bowl.
- Season the chicken generously on both sides and place it on a prepared baking tray.
- Arrange the tomato mixture and cheese on top of the chicken.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes.
Baking Tips
Take a look at a few of our favorite tips below to ensure that your bruschetta chicken turns out perfectly flavorful and ultra-juicy every single time.
Pound the Chicken. The thinner your chicken breast is, the faster it’ll cook and the juicier it will be! For the best results, place a single chicken breast in a sealable bag or under a piece of
Use a Meat Thermometer. Instead of cutting into your chicken to check that it’s done, use a meat thermometer to ensure that it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Use Fresh Cheese. Fresh sliced mozzarella is so much more flavorful than the pre-sliced, packaged versions!
Cook It On the Grill! For a slightly smoky taste perfect for summer, try cooking your chicken on the grill instead of in the oven.
Serving Suggestions
The great thing about chicken bruschetta is that it goes with pretty much anything! For instance, to keep it low-carb, try serving it over a bed of zucchini noodles or fresh greens. Or, serve it over your favorite pasta noodles or with a side of potatoes. No matter what you do, it’s always scrumptious!
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Easy Baked Bruschetta Chicken
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 3 Tablespoons good quality extra virgin olive oil
- 3 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 chicken breasts pounded thin
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Herbs de Provence
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons sea salt more or less to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper more or less to taste
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl add chopped tomatoes, oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.8 ounces cherry tomatoes, chopped, 3 Tablespoons good quality extra virgin olive oil, 3 teaspoons lemon juice, 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Mix all the seasonings in a small bowl.2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoons Herbs de Provence, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 2 teaspoons sea salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Coat a baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange chicken, and sprinkle half of the seasonings on one side of the chicken. Flip and season the other side. Rub the seasoning around.4 chicken breasts pounded thin
- Top with slices of mozzarella cheese.6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- Arrange the tomato mixture on top and on the sides. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until juice runs clear. *See notes
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There is no mention of when to use the balsamic glaze?
The balsamic glaze goes as a drizzle at the very end!
Sooooo good!
I bought a tenderizer so I could pound the chicken flat and I can’t believe I waited so song to buy one!
This recipe was another hit in our household. These are some of my favorite ingredients!
This is the first time I also used balsamic glaze, and I’m so glad o have it in my pantry now.
My husband and I love bruschetta, so this recipe caught my eye. WOW, we both loved this chicken recipe. So easy, so fresh, so delicious. I started following y’all on Pinterest so I can find more amazing recipes like this. I also shared with my mom 🙂
This recipe was easy, quick and delicious! My chicken was a little bigger/thicker so even though I pounded it a little, I baked it for about 45-50 min and just checked the internal temperature. I served it with a side of rice. The chicken was so juicy! My husband and I loved it and it will be in the rotation of recipes again soon!
I loved that this recipe came together in minutes, was appealing to the eye, and the end result was tasty! I already had all of the ingredients which is always nice too.
Amazing! Love the it’s a hit! xo, Alia & Radwa
I made this tonight and WOW! My wife loved it. She said this was one of the best meals I’ve ever made! Thank you!!!
This was easy to make and everyone enjoyed this dish! I will definitely make this again!
Hi when do you add the olive oil? To the tomatoes?
Yes, you’re right, it goes in the tomatoes!
Husbands new fav. Quick and easy! Served over lightly oiled pasta.
So what would pair well with this dish? Like another recipe from the Food Dolls to be exact..
Here are a few ideas..
Easy Spicy Spaghetti Arrabbiata (Quick and Easy Pasta)
One Pot Caprese Pasta No Knead Cheesy Focaccia Bread (with video)
OMG!! Absolutely the most delicious and flavorful chicken dish I have ever made…seriously! I rarely write a review but my husband and I were both blown away by the tenderness and juicy flavors of the chicken and the bruschetta topping. We honestly had to try hard to not inhale as we were eating. It’s that good. I’m making it again this weekend for friends and know it will be a new family favorite. Thank you Food Dolls for sharing this one!!
SO DELICIOUS!
This chicken recipe is *chefs kiss* 🤌🏼 not only was it easy to follow but the chicken itself turned out great! Which isn’t always easy as chicken can be hard to cook. Highly recommend to anyone & everyone!
Check your recipe. I use a drizzle of olive oil but your post calls for 1/4 cup? Is this a mistake or am I missing something?
What seasoning did you use for the chicken?
Hi Julia, the seasonings are listed in the recipe card!
What seasoning did you use?
Which salt gets mixed in with the tomatoes kosher or sea?
We use a course sea salt but you can use either fine sea salt or kosher.
We loved this!!! I’m 78 and my DH is 80 and we are always ready to try new recipes. He is always up to try something new. It was great
Thanks, Linda
Hi Linda, we are so glad you and DH loved this recipe! Thanks for giving it a try!
We loved this!!’ I served this over a bed of spring mix. I’m 78 and my dh is 80 and I’m still trying new recipes and he is up for anything I make.
Thank you, Linda
when and where is the garlic added?
Good catch, just removed it. If you like, you can add it to the tomatoes!
I made this for dinner and W O W! Very easy to make but the end result is a 10/10. I paired it with a side of couscous. Would definitely recommend!
Thank you!!!! So glad you loved it!