Quick Bruschetta Chicken Bake

A simple yet creative chicken meal mimics the popular Italian appetizer 'bruschetta' for a delicious entree reminiscent of romantic Italian evenings.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 349 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 (6 ounce) box chicken-flavored dry bread stuffing mix

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Toss the cubed chicken with the salt in a large bowl. Place the chicken in a layer into the bottom of the baking dish. Stir together tomatoes, water, garlic, and stuffing mix in a large bowl; set aside to soften. Sprinkle the cheese on top of the chicken, then sprinkle with the Italian seasoning. Spread the softened stuffing mixture on top.

Step 3

Bake uncovered until the chicken cubes have turned white and are no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes.