Description
Enjoy the irresistibly creamy and flavorful Creamy Baked Bruschetta Chicken, made with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and chicken breasts for a quick, satisfying meal that everyone will love.
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 your oven to 425°F.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a large baking dish in a single layer, seasoning generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh basil. Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes gently until mixed.
- Spread the mixture over the chicken, ensuring it's well covered.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, depending on chicken thickness, until there is no pink in the center.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top and broil for 4-5 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with more fresh basil before serving.
Notes
To easily soften cream cheese, microwave it in 30-second bursts.
For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate in the seasoning for a couple of hours before baking.
Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 469
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg