Description
This Bruschetta Chicken Casserole recipe combines the flavors of classic bruschetta with tender chicken and gooey cheese for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
For the Tomato Mixture:
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Tomato Mixture: In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread shredded chicken in the baking dish, top with tomato mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- Add Topping: Toss breadcrumbs with olive oil, sprinkle over cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and breadcrumbs are golden.
- Serve: Sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare this casserole ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- For a lower-carb option, omit or substitute breadcrumbs with crushed pork rinds.
- Pair with pasta, rice, or salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
