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Bruschetta Chicken Bake

Jun 4, 2022 · 30 Comments

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Bruschetta Chicken Bake is a quick and easy, cheesy casserole, topped with a zesty bruschetta, and a crunchy topping. Whip it up in 40 minutes for an easy to make one dish dinner the whole family will love!

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Bruschetta Chicken Bake

This Bruschetta Chicken Bake is a delightful combination of a comfy casserole and flavorful Italian bruschetta! It is a simple meal that is just pack to the brim with flavor.

It has bite-sized tender chicken pieces smothered in gooey mozzarella cheese, with a little Parmesan too, because why not. On top, there's a fresh homemade bruschetta and crunchy topping. It seems so flavorful, you would never guess that it was made by dumping it all in one pan.

Bruschetta Chicken Bake is also a yummy freezer meal, so I've included instructions for freezing in the recipe below.

Can You Use Canned Tomatoes?

Yes! You can use 2 (15 ounce) cans canned tomatoes, half drained. This is a great option if tomatoes are out of season.

A scoop of bruschetta chicken bake on a small plate with a green salad and the rest of the casserole in the casserole dish behind it

What to Serve with Bruschetta Chicken Bake

This is one of those awesome casseroles that already has a meat, cheese, vegetable, and carb. So it pretty much covers your bases.

If you'd like to stretch this casserole a little more for a bigger group, we like to serve it with a fresh Caesar salad (salad kits are bomb for this!) or a quick stovetop vegetable like these buttery green beans with shallots.

You can also serve it on top of white or brown rice, quinoa, or on spaghetti noodles seasoned with butter and Parmesan.

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Casserole dish filled with bruschetta chicken bake with a spoonful missing and a wooden spoon in the dish.

Bruschetta Chicken Bake

Bruschetta Chicken Bake is a quick and easy, cheesy casserole, topped with a zesty bruschetta, and a crunchy topping. Whip it up in 40 minutes for an easy to make one dish dinner the whole family will love!
4.86 from 21 votes
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Course: Main, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Bruschetta Chicken Bake, Bruschetta Chicken Casserole
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 380kcal
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 6 Roma tomatoes diced
  • ⅓ cup fresh chopped basil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette
  • 1 package Stuffing Mix (6 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons water optional
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts uncooked, sliced into bite-sized bits
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add tomatoes, basil, garlic, balsamic vinaigrette, and stuffing. Stir until combined, and set aside. If your bruschetta mixture seems a little dry, you can add 2-4 tablespoons water to moisten it a bit.
  • Place chicken pieces in a 13"x9" baking dish. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle chicken with mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Pour bruschetta mixture on top of chicken
  • Bake in a 400°F oven for about 30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.

Notes

  • Balsamic vinaigrette: If you don't have any, substitute 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.
  • Stuffing Mix: I usually use the herbed mix or the chicken mix for this recipe.
  • Roma tomatoes: These are the best to use because they're juicy, red, ripe, and flavorful. If tomatoes are out of season, and you're trying to avoid watery tomatoes, use 2 cans of diced tomatoes, half drained.
  • Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
  • Freezer Directions: Prepare casserole. Stop before baking. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before baking. Bake time will likely need to be increased by about 5-8 minutes to account for the dish going in cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 866mg | Potassium: 670mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 820IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 2mg
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UPDATE INFO: This recipe was originally published in September 2014. It was updated with new pictures, tips, and video and republished in April 2021.

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  1. Kim says

    September 10, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    That looks delicious! I bet you could use up some garden tomatoes instead of the canned at this time of year!

    Reply
  2. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    November 11, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    Sounds wonderful...and easy...which is just what we can use around here right now! Thanks for sharing it with us at Foodie Fridays! Pinning! Hope to see you again Thursday night!

    Reply
  3. Teresa says

    March 16, 2015 at 5:24 pm

    Thanks for linking my recipe for Grilled Chicken alfredo Pasta Bake. Your recipe looks yummy!

    Reply
  4. Marianne Haas says

    May 24, 2019 at 5:54 pm

    Could this recipe be doubled to feed 12 ladies for Bunco night? What size pan if I made two pans?

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      May 25, 2019 at 10:47 am

      This is made in a 9"x13" standard size casserole dish. So to double it would just be 2 pans 🙂 I'm not sure if it would bake correctly if you doubled it in one dish.

      Reply
  5. Tracy Willis says

    November 08, 2019 at 6:19 pm

    I have made this recipe several times. I made 2 adjustments. I spli the cheese half and half mozzarella and pepper Jack. I also added crushed red pepper to the spices. I did not measure, just sprinkled on chicken with basil, oregano, and cheese. It is delish. Thank you for the recipe

    Reply
  6. Janie says

    February 02, 2020 at 6:33 pm

    Very tasty wish I knew to freeze some before I made it

    Reply
  7. Deirdre says

    April 27, 2021 at 11:20 am

    This looks so unusual and tasty - I can't buy stuffing mix here in Madrid, should I sub with fresh breadcrumb stuffing or dried ones?

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      April 27, 2021 at 1:02 pm

      Dry would be better. Or a package of croutons!

      Reply
  8. Sonal says

    April 27, 2021 at 11:23 am

    Such an easy recipe to make. Great weekday meal.

    Reply
  9. Angela says

    April 27, 2021 at 11:47 am

    I had to try it when you wrote that it made a great freezer meal. Life is so busy some times that freezers meals are a lifesaver. It came out great and my family loved it.

    Reply
  10. Anjali says

    April 27, 2021 at 12:41 pm

    I love all of the flavors in this recipe!! It's such a comforting and easy casserole to make - was perfect for our dinner last night!

    Reply
  11. Tara says

    April 27, 2021 at 12:50 pm

    Oh yum! Such a flavorful one dish meal! I love that the prep time is only 10 minutes too.

    Reply
  12. Angela says

    April 27, 2021 at 3:45 pm

    A great way to dress up plain old chicken. Delicious!

    Reply
  13. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

    April 27, 2021 at 4:27 pm

    My family is going to love this, thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
  14. Brianna says

    April 27, 2021 at 5:17 pm

    I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken and this turned out so good!

    Reply
  15. Diana Reis says

    April 27, 2021 at 5:18 pm

    This is a great updated casserole dish. It is both comforting and fresh.

    Reply
  16. Tanya says

    April 27, 2021 at 9:49 pm

    Thank you! It was Very Delicious! I served it with mashed potato. Will definitely be making this again in the future.

    Reply
  17. Pat says

    April 30, 2021 at 9:52 am

    I Prepared this last night and was very disappointed. The dish did not have the 'punch' of flavor, in fact, my son said if he didn't know better, he would have thought he had covid (no taste) symptoms. I was told by my family to please not ever make it again!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      April 30, 2021 at 12:34 pm

      Did you make any substitutions? Because this recipe is packed with a full tablespoon of garlic, plus herbs and fresh tomatoes, in addition to the stuffing mix. It's hard to get much more flavor than that.

      Reply
  18. Beth says

    May 01, 2021 at 9:55 am

    Yummy! This is so delicious and very flavorful! The family loves this casserole! Definitely making this again soon! Such a great recipe and yummy dinner!

    Reply
  19. Toni says

    September 13, 2022 at 9:56 am

    This meal is superb!! Quickly became a new favorite at my house!

    Reply
  20. Beth Pierce says

    September 13, 2022 at 10:21 am

    This is an absolutely delicious casserole. I made it a few nights ago, and I've already got it scheduled into my rotation for the foreseeable future.

    Reply
  21. Claudia Lamascolo says

    September 13, 2022 at 11:01 am

    What a great recipe, delicious and easy I will definitely make this again!

    Reply
  22. Vanessa says

    October 22, 2022 at 2:19 pm

    This was a great new way to transform the chicken breasts in the fridge into a delicious family meal.

    Reply
  23. Anjali says

    October 22, 2022 at 4:23 pm

    This looks so delicious!! Love all of the flavors and textures in this recipe - can't wait to try it soon!

    Reply
  24. Kris says

    October 22, 2022 at 9:38 pm

    So moist and so many rich flavors - the whole family loved it!

    Reply
  25. MacKenzie says

    October 22, 2022 at 10:25 pm

    This was delicious. Even my picky eaters enjoyed it! Adding to my monthly rotation.

    Reply
  26. Ieva says

    October 23, 2022 at 2:17 am

    Very good! Loved the crunchy bruschetta topping! And it came together so quickly too!" Will definitely make it again on another busy weeknight!

    Reply
  27. Jill says

    June 05, 2023 at 2:51 pm

    This was such a yummy dinner! Family loved it! I mixed some shredded parmesan into the stuffing mixture & a little mozzarella on the top -- perfect!

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