Bruschetta Chicken Casserole

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I took a favorite recipe and modified it to my preference. It's reminiscent of bruschetta and the best part is the entire dish cooks in one casserole dish for less mess!

Submitted by Anonymous

Updated on January 12, 2022

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 25 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

cooking spray
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 cup chicken broth
4 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup fresh basil pesto
¼ cup balsamic glaze
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil or basil chiffonade

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Spread orzo evenly in the prepared baking dish. Add broth, 2 tablespoons melted butter, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Spread tomatoes evenly over top.
Place chicken breasts on a cutting board and trim any visible fat. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoon melted butter over chicken, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes. Place chicken over the tomatoes and cover the baking dish with foil.
Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Remove foil and sprinkle chicken with mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes longer.
Drizzle pesto and balsamic glaze over each serving and garnish with basil.

Cook's Note:

I use mini heirloom tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

606	Calories
27g	Fat
48g	Carbs
42g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 606
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g	35%
Saturated Fat 13g	66%
Cholesterol 120mg	40%
Sodium 1167mg	51%
Total Carbohydrate 48g	18%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 42g	83%
Vitamin C 14mg	16%
Calcium 379mg	29%
Iron 4mg	19%
Potassium 580mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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