Claudia's Cookbook - Bruschetta Chicken Bake 8

I can’t believe it’s already the end of October. Where did this year go? I don’t think I’m ready for winter. Where I live, winter lasts about 6 months and is brutally cold. Today, I see the leaves all on the ground right and breathe in the damp cold air and I long for the days a mere 2 months ago of hot sun, warm wind and drinks on the patio. We are actually pretty lucky right now as we still do not have snow on the ground. I recall when I was a kid in the 80’s that every single year that I went Trick-Or-Treating on Halloween I had to trudge through knee deep snow! I have photographic evidence. My brother and I had to squeeze our costumes over our large parkas and ski pants.  It wasn’t a very good look, but it did the job and kept us warm when we were out yelling at houses for candy for hours on end. My Dad always escorted us around the neighbourhood, while Claudia stayed at home in our warm house and handed out candy. It was either chivalry on my Dad’s part or he was terrible at coin tosses. I honestly don’t feel sorry for kids these days when all they have to do is jump through a pile of leaves.

I’ve been craving comfort food more and more these days. This Bruschetta Chicken Bake is one of my favourites. It’s super simple. Like 6-ingredient simple. I actually found it in one of my old Kraft Canada magazines about 8 years ago. I once brought some leftovers to work for lunch and my former corker, and now best friend Carly, smelt it and immediately had to try a sample. She fell in love with it too and made it for dinner the next week….and brought leftovers for lunch! What I also love about this dish is that it’s kind of like having breaded chicken, without the heavy breading. The Stove Top crumbs become incredibly moist when combined with the stewed tomatoes. Tons of flavour in this dish. Total comfort food.

 

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Mix stewed tomatoes, stuffing mix and garlic in a medium-sized bowl just until stuffing mix is moistened.

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Let sit for a couple minutes.

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Place  your  chicken onto bottom of 13 inch x 9 inch casserole dish.

I use an ungreased casserole dish, but you can use a little bit of cooking spray if you wish. I don’t find the chicken or any of the ingredients stick.

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Sprinkle your dried basil over all the chicken.

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Next, sprinkle your shredded cheese over the chicken.

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Finally, spread your moistened tomato, garlic and crumb mixture over top of the chicken.

Bake in a 400 degree fahrenheit oven for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the bruschetta topping is a slightly browned and crispy.

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Dish up this cheesy, moist and delicious comfort food to your family and friends.

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So simple….and very satisfying.

Enjoy!

Quick and Easy Bruschetta Chicken Bake
Serves 4
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
40 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
40 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 can (19 fl oz/540 mL) stewed tomatoes, undrained (I like flavoured stewed tomatoes but you can use plain or whatever you like)
  2. 1 package (120 g) Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Chicken (You can also use seasoned croutons)
  3. 2 cloves garlic, minced
  4. 1-1/2 lb. (675 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  5. 1 tsp dried basil
  6. 1 cup shredded cheese (feel free to use your favourite kind. I use Mozzarella and Cheddar)
Instructions
  1. Mix stewed tomatoes, stuffing mix and garlic in a medium-sized bowl just until stuffing mix is moistened. Let sit for a couple minutes.
  2. Place your chicken onto bottom of 13 inch x 9 inch casserole dish. I use an ungreased casserole dish, but you can use a little bit of cooking spray if you wish. I don’t find the chicken or any of the ingredients stick.
  3. Sprinkle your dried basil over all the chicken.
  4. Next, sprinkle your shredded cheese over the chicken.
  5. Finally, spread your moistened tomato, garlic and crumb mixture over top of the chicken.
  6. Bake in a 400 degree fahrenheit oven for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the bruschetta topping is a slightly browned and crispy.
  7. Dish up and enjoy!
Adapted from Kraft Canada
Adapted from Kraft Canada
Claudia's Cookbook http://www.claudiascookbook.com/

 

6 Comments on Quick and Easy Bruschetta Chicken Bake

  1. Dana
    November 6, 2013 at 3:32 PM (10 years ago)

    Our winters are intense, aren’t they? And that’s why we’re so good at designing a costume that goes over a snowsuit!

    I’m happy to hear you had a good Halloween!

    Reply
    • Claudia's Cookbook
      November 6, 2013 at 4:07 PM (10 years ago)

      Thanks Dana! I took a peek at your blog and saw you carved some pretty awesome pumpkins! I wish I had that talent. Mine usually end up half mutilated and I end up in tears 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sandi
    September 20, 2016 at 5:52 PM (7 years ago)

    I just want to say, this is by far the best quick~chicken dish!! love it!! family love’s it, where ever I need something for a potluck, huge hit…so TY!!!

    Reply
    • Claudia's Cookbook
      September 24, 2016 at 4:17 PM (7 years ago)

      You’re welcome, Sandi! So happy you like it as much as we do!

      Reply
  3. ANN HADLEYI
    October 21, 2020 at 8:34 AM (3 years ago)

    Can you use cooked chicken in this recipe? How long would you bake it?

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    • Claudia's Cookbook
      March 1, 2021 at 3:21 PM (3 years ago)

      I’ve never tried that but I can’t see why not. Unsure how long to bake – probably just until the cheese melts and stuffing mix crisps up

      Reply

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