Oven-Baked Bruschetta Chicken with Tomato Basil Topping

As autumn arrives the days can feel busier—the evenings fall earlier and time seems to fly. For those rushed nights I like simple, flavorful meals that come together quickly. This baked bruschetta chicken is easy to prepare and full of fresh flavor. Serve it with roasted garlic parmesan potatoes, a simple salad, or your favorite side. The recipe yields 4 servings and is about 3 Points per serving on WW.

Baked bruschetta chicken

Ingredients used

  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Light mozzarella slices
  • Roma tomatoes
  • Garlic
  • Red onion
  • Green onion
  • Fresh basil
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Salt & pepper

Bruschetta topping

Preparing chicken

Storing and reheating

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat from the fridge, place in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes. If frozen, thaw before reheating and bake at 350°F until heated through, or bake from frozen at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.

Finished dish

Slice of chicken

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Baked bruschetta chicken

Servings: 4
Prep: 11 mins
Cook: 30 mins
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3P, 2SP blue/purple, 6SP green

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 4 slices light mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup green onion, diced
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Dash salt & pepper

For the chicken rub

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F and spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine the rub ingredients (except the oil and vinegar). In a small dish mix 1 tbsp olive oil with 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar.
  • Brush the oil and balsamic mixture onto the chicken, then coat each breast with the rub.
  • Bake for 25 minutes. While the chicken bakes, make the bruschetta: combine the chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, red onion, green onion, chopped basil, salt, pepper and 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven, top each breast with a slice of mozzarella, then evenly distribute the bruschetta mixture over the cheese. Return to the oven for 5–7 minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Serve immediately. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Notes

Points: 3

Personal Points: 2–6 depending on your 0PP foods

SmartPoints (blue & purple): 2 (WW recipe builder)

SmartPoints (green): 6 (WW recipe builder)

PointsPlus: 6 (PP calculator)

Nutrition per serving (based on a cooked 5 oz chicken breast): Calories 258, Fat 9.4 g, Saturated Fat 2.7 g, Carbs 3.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2.2 g, Protein 39.7 g. Values include all ingredients.

Additional Info

Course: Main Course


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