Easy Layered Chicken Bruschetta Bake Recipes

BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spay a rimmed baking sheet or a rectangular casserole baking dish with cooking spray.
• Mix brushcetta ingredients in a bowl with 1/2 tbsp oil, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Set aside.
• Slice chicken breast lengthwise to yield two pieces per slice. Pat dry. Place in rimmed baking dish or casserole in single layer. Drizzle with remaining olive oil (top only). Sprinkle generous pinch of seasoning (mix of Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper).
• Spoon brushcetta on top of seasoned chicken breasts.
• Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
• Bake in middle rack for 22-25 minutes or until chicken registers 175 in thickest part of thigh and cheese bubbling. Once done, transfer chicken to serving plate with wide spatula. (Don't discard the liquid of pan. It is very delicious and flavorful. Use it to season rice or refrigerate to use later as chicken stock.)
• Garnish with fresh chopped basil. Serve with pasta, drizzle of balsamic glaze (optional, recipes in notes). Enjoy!

BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Mix tomatoes, stuffing mix, water and garlic just until stuffing mix is moistened.
• Place chicken in 3-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with basil and cheese.
• Top with stuffing mixture. Bake 30 min. or until chicken is done.

LAYERED CHICKEN PARMESAN GNOCCHI BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 3-quart baking dish.
• Cook gnocchi per package directions, but remove them from water before they are completely cooked. Drain well and set aside.
• Whisk egg with a pinch of salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Mix together in a separate shallow bowl Italian bread crumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, salt and pepper.
• Butterfly chicken breasts and bread them: dip each breast first into bread crumb mixture, then into egg, then into bread crumb mixture again.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook breaded chicken until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature at least 165 degrees F), about 5 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from skillet.
• Toss and quickly saute gnocchi in the same skillet for about 2 minutes.
• Spread a layer of Ragu® Sauce on the bottom of a 3-quart baking dish. Spread gnocchi evenly over the sauce. Sprinkle some mozzarella and Parmigiano cheese over gnocchi.
• Layer sliced mushrooms over the top. Spread half of the remaining sauce over the mushrooms and sprinkle some more mozzarella and Parmigiano over the top. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Slice chicken and place pieces on top of mushrooms and cheese. Spoon the remaining sauce evenly over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining cheeses. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired.
• Bake until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes.

QUICK BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• 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.
• Bake uncovered until the chicken cubes have turned white and are no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes.

BAKED BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a small mixing bowl.
• Place flour and eggs in their own separate bowls.
• Dip the chicken breast in the flour, then in the eggs, and then in the bread crumb/cheese mixture.
• Place chicken breast in prepared baking pan and then repeat with the remaining chicken breasts. Pour melted butter on top of the chicken.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until the inside is no longer pink and reaches 165 degrees F.
• While the chicken bakes, mix tomatoes, garlic, oil, cheese, basil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Let it sit for about 15 minutes so that the flavors can meld together.
• When chicken is finished cooking, spoon some of the fresh tomato mixture on each chicken breast and serve.

EASY LAYERED CHICKEN BRUSCHETTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Spread chicken onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Top with tomatoes, garlic and cheese.
• Add water to stuffing mix; stir just until moistened. Spoon over chicken.
• Bake 30 to 35 min. or until chicken is done.

BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 375 degrees f.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add in chicken and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown on the sides and almost cooked through.
• Transfer the chicken to a 8x8 baking dish (sprayed or brushed with oil to prevent sticking), top with chopped tomatoes, oregano, garlic and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
• Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• Place your casserole into the preheated oven, uncovered, and bake for 18-20 minutes, just until cheese is melty and sauce is bubbling at the bottom of the dish.
• Remove from the oven, cover, and allow casserole to rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh basil and enjoy!