Quick and Easy Bruschetta Chicken Casserole is filled with tender chunks of chicken, fresh ripe juicy tomatoes, garlic, basil, and gooey cheese. The tastiest and easiest weeknight casserole around!
Quick and Easy Bruschetta Chicken Casserole
Quick and easy throw-together meals are my thing right now. If it can't be on the table in 30-45 minutes I don't even want to attempt it. With a new puppy I'm all about simple and easy, yet tasty ingredients that pack a punch! My Quick and Easy Bruschetta Chicken Casserole is that and more.
Tender bite sized pieces of chicken are stir fried then layers in a casserole dish along with fresh ripe tomatoes, garlic, seasonings, mozzarella cheese to meld in the oven. This makes the most heavenly sauce when baked. Then top it with fresh basil. Just 7 ingredients! This is easy enough for a weeknight meal and packs a ton of flavor. My husband totally raved about this dish, ate 2nds the first night and then took it the next day for lunch. I love when that happens! This one is a keeper!
Enjoy!
What Ingredients do I need?
- chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- Roma tomatoes - ripe ones
- garlic cloves
- mozzarella cheese - buy a ball and grate it yourself for the best flavor
- dried oregano
- balsamic vinegar - you want a good quality one that has depth of flavor
- fresh basil - fresh is best for the most flavor punch
Substitutions and Variations
- Not tomato season? - buy Campari or cherry tomatoes that are ripe in the off season.
- Meat variation - use chicken thighs or chicken tenders cubed.
- Ready-made suggestions - Leftover sliced chicken or even rotisserie chicken sliced will work. I would brown it in a skillet for just a minute or two to give it some more flavor.
- Cheese - leave off the cheese or substitute Monterey Jack or a little sprinkling of Parmesan
Kitchen Tips and Notes
- Use an 8x8 pan or a casserole dish like these for this dish
- Use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor
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Quick and Easy Bruschetta Chicken Casserole
serves 4
1 Tbsp olive oil
6 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced in medium chunks
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 - 1.2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tsp dried oregano
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
kosher salt and ground black pepper
fresh basil leaves, chopped
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir fry the chicken, stirring often, until golden brown on the sides and almost cooked through.
Take an 8x8 baking/casserole dish and spray with cooking spray. Add the chicken to the dish. Top with tomatoes, oregano, and garlic. Stir to combine. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Bake in the oven uncovered for 15-20 minutes, until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
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