Bruschetta Chicken

Need a quick and easy weeknight meal? This chicken is a perfect healthy option! A great recipe for spring and summer - the fresh bruschetta mixture pairs perfectly with bubbly cheese and chicken. Just add a side salad or veggie to complete your meal!

Servings: 4

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 20-25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1in cubes 
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 
• 1 medium onion, diced 
• ½ Red bell pepper, diced 
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 
• ½ tsp salt 
• ¼ tsp black pepper 
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese 
• ½ cup chopped fresh basil 
• *Optional, ¼ tsp red pepper flakes 

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F
2. Spray a 9x13 glass/ceramic baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. 
3. Season chicken cubes with salt and pepper, place in baking dish. Set aside. 
4. In a medium sized bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir to combine. 
5. Spoon all of the tomato mixture onto chicken to evenly cover. 
6. Place in oven and bake for 15 minutes. Remove and top with mozzarella cheese. Return to oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbling. 
7. Remove from oven and top with chopped fresh basil.