Description
Looking for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner with a burst of Italian flavor? This Bruschetta Chicken Casserole blends juicy chicken, roasted cherry tomatoes, and toasted crusty bread all baked together under a golden layer of melted mozzarella. It’s the perfect choice for quick dinners, cozy comfort food cravings, or easy meal prep. With fresh herbs and garlicky goodness in every bite, this easy recipe is a great go-to for dinner ideas and simple family meals.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breast, diced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1.5 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded or torn
3 cloves garlic, minced
1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cups crusty bread, cubed
2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Dice chicken and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
3. Sauté chicken in olive oil until lightly browned but not fully cooked.
4. Toss tomatoes with garlic and olive oil, then roast 10-12 minutes.
5. Toast bread cubes in oven 8-10 minutes until golden.
6. Layer chicken, roasted tomatoes with juices, and toasted bread in casserole dish.
7. Top evenly with mozzarella cheese.
8. Bake 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Rest 5 minutes, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve warm.
Notes
Use day-old bread for best texture and to prevent sogginess.
Do not overcook the chicken in the skillet since it finishes in the oven.
Let the casserole rest before serving so flavors settle and cheese sets properly.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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