Baked Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Low-fat mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Red wine vinegar is less expensive and adds a similar tang.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil is more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Grana padano offers a similar flavor at a lower cost.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Transfer the chicken to a baking dish once seared.

In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, minced garlic, chopped basil, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice.

Spoon the tomato mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the baking dish.

Top each chicken breast with mozzarella cheese and grated parmesan cheese.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Garnish with additional fresh basil and parsley before serving.

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