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Bruschetta Chicken Bake

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26 Mar

One of our family’s favorite recipes, this weeknight comfort food combines all the flavors of fresh Bruschetta with hearty stuffing and perfectly sized melty mozzarella chicken bites!

The right proportions of ripe Roma tomato, fresh garlic and basil with a hint of Balsamic vinegar is what makes Bruschetta so crazy good and addictive as an appetizer all on it’s own.

If you take that same Bruschetta and combine it with stuffing, and then use it to top bite sized pieces of chicken, tie it all together with a layer of mozzarella cheese and then bake it, you end up with Bruschetta Chicken Bake, a delicious one pan easy family weeknight meal that everyone loves!

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How to make Bruschetta Chicken Bake

The original recipe for this Bruschetta Chicken Bake came from a Kraft Food and Family magazine when I was first learning to cook. It was one of the first things that I made for my family that everyone liked right away. It has a just enough of everything to make it a satisfying one pan meal.

I have made a few changes over the years from the original version but this is ultimately a chicken and stuffing comfort meal with big bold flavors – perfect for a rainy day or as a quick weeknight family meal!

Picture of fresh ingredients for Bruschetta Chicken Bake

Make Bruschetta by combining all Bruschetta ingredients in a small bowl.

Picture of pre-mixed Bruschetta

Stir until well combined. Cover and set aside.

Picture of stirred fresh Bruschetta

Please Note: Making the Bruschetta portion of this recipe a day ahead allows the flavors to really have a good chance to meld but allowing to rest in the refrigerator for even just one hour really makes the flavors come together and I highly recommend it, but you can skip this step and use it right away.

Picture of uncooked chicken cut into bite sized pieces and sprinkled with salt and pepper in a 9x13 baking dish

Cut three or four boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite sized pieces and spread into one even layer on the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Picture of raw chicken covered in a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese in a baking pan

Spread the shredded mozzarella in an even layer over the chicken pieces.

Picture of stuffing, Bruschetta and water before mixing in a bowl

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. 

Place Bruschetta in a medium bowl and combine with Stove Top stuffing mix and 1 cup of water.

Picture of combined stuffing, Bruschetta and water for Bruschetta Chicken Bake

Stir until combined and stuffing is moistened.

Picture of assembled Bruschetta Chicken Bake before baking

Spread the stuffing and Bruschetta mixture evenly over the chicken and shredded mozzarella.

Picture of thermometer showing chicken registering 169 degrees F after baking Bruschetta Chicken Bake

Bake 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (at least 165 degrees F). Enjoy!

Finished picture of Bruschetta Chicken Bake, individual serving on a plate

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Bruschetta Chicken Bake

One of our family's favorite recipes, this weeknight comfort food combines all the flavors of fresh Bruschetta with hearty stuffing and perfectly sized melty mozzarella chicken bites!
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Prep Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Main Course, Meal Ideas
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Bruschetta:

  • 2 medium Roma tomatoes diced
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped or 1 tsp dried
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the Chicken Bake:

  • 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 package Stove Top Stuffing mix (or generic) 6 oz
  • 1 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Make Bruschetta by combining all Bruschetta ingredients in a small bowl. (Allowing to rest in the refrigerator for one hour to overnight really makes the flavors come together but this is optional.)
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place Bruschetta in a medium bowl and combine with Stove Top stuffing mix and 1 cup of water. Stir until combined and stuffing is moistened. Set aside.
  • Spread chicken evenly into the bottom of a 9X13 baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and then a layer of mozzarella cheese. Top with the stuffing mixture.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (at least 165 degrees F). Enjoy!
Keyword Bake, Bruschetta, Chicken, Dinner, Family, Meal, Mozzarella, Stuffing
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  • Michelle Mundy

    As a busy working mom with kids on the go, I know how important it is to be able to make simple and delicious meals using everyday ingredients. The recipes shared here are family friendly with easy to understand step by step instructions. Tried and true, from our family to yours. Welcome to The Recipe Bandit! Click here to read more about me.

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