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Fresh Tomato Bruschetta Chicken

Servings 6
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil plus additional, for garnish
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 6 thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 1 jar Bertolli d’Italia Marinara Sauce 24.7 ounces
  • 2 cups multi-colored grape tomatoes halved
  • 2 stems cherry tomatoes on the vine
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • In small bowl, whisk olive oil, basil, garlic, salt, pepper and oregano until combined. Combine 2 tablespoons oil mixture and chicken in resealable plastic bag. Let stand 5-10 minutes at room temperature to marinate.
  • In medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil mixture over medium heat. Add onions; cook 3-4 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Stir in marinara sauce. Pour mixture into lightly greased 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Arrange chicken breasts in dish, overlapping if necessary. Top with grape tomatoes and cherry tomato stems. Spoon remaining oil mixture over tomatoes.
  • Bake, covered, 25 minutes, or until chicken is done (165 F) and tomatoes start to burst. Sprinkle with Parmesan, drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish