Description
A cheesy, savory chicken casserole infused with classic Italian flavors featuring tender chicken, juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, diced or sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn or chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling (optional)
- Breadcrumbs or croutons for crunch (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a large baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
- Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken.
- Top with chunks of fresh mozzarella cheese.
- Pop the baking dish into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven and stir in the fresh basil. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving, drizzling with balsamic glaze if desired.
Notes
For a lighter option, try chicken thighs or turkey. For vegetarian options, substitute chicken with zucchini or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg