By Becky Hardin
Updated May 2, 2025
This Italian-inspired Cheesy Bruschetta Chicken pairs Parmesan-crusted chicken with a rich, balsamic sauce, topped with zesty tomatoes and gooey melted mozzarella. This chicken dish is super comforting and perfect served with your favorite pasta or rice!
5-Star Review
“My family loved this! We definitely will be making this again. Thanks!” Melissa
This cheesy bruschetta chicken is so easy to make and is great for busy weeknights. It’s prepared with a few simple ingredients but tastes incredible. Think bruschetta and Parmesan chicken in one delicious dish!
Tender juicy chicken dipped in a mix of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil is topped with a garlic-infused yogurt and balsamic sauce, which I then topped with diced tomatoes. And, of course, it is all covered in gooey mozzarella cheese. I am talking layers of flavors and textures! The best part is you can prep it as part of your Sunday meal prep routine and have it on the dinner table in minutes.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ▢ 8 fresh basil leaves stacked, rolled, and minced, do not use dried
- ▢ ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ▢ ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ▢ ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ▢ 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ▢ 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts thawed if frozen
- ▢ Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ▢ 1 large egg + 1 tablespoon water, whisked
- ▢ 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes drained (1 can) – or use 2 cups fresh
- ▢ 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese or any good melting cheese
Video
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Mix the egg and the water.
- In a small bowl, mix the Parmesan and basil together. 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 8 fresh basil leaves
- Dip the chicken in egg/water mixture, then press into the Parmesan mixture to coat.
- Spray a baking pan with nonstick spray and lay the chicken in the pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Greek yogurt, and garlic together until well combined. ½ cup balsamic vinegar, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Pour the Greek yogurt mixture over the chicken.
- Pour the drained can of tomatoes over the chicken. 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes.
- Place one slice of mozzarella cheese over each breast and cook for 5 more minutes (or broil until melty). 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- Serve with pasta or rice. Enjoy!
Equipment
- 9×13 Baking Pan
Becky’s Tips
- Try topping with balsamic glaze for extra sweetness.
- Pesto is also a great addition to change things up!
- To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken breasts (test the largest one too) and once it reaches 165°F the chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Cheesy Bruschetta Chicken Step by Step
Get the oven going: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Season the chicken : Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
Prepare the egg mixture : Whisk one egg and the 1 tablespoon of water.
Combine the Parmesan and basil : In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan with 8 freshly chopped basil leaves.
Coat the chicken: Dip the chicken in egg/water mixture and then press into the Parmesan mixture to coat.
Place the chicken in a pan: Spray a baking pan with nonstick spray and lay the chicken in the pan.
Prepare the balsamic vinegar mixture : In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, and 1 tablespoon of garlic until well combined.
Pour the balsamic vinegar/yogurt mixture over the chicken : Pour the Greek yogurt and balsamic mixture over the chicken.
Add the tomatoes : Cover the chicken with the drained 14.5 oz can of tomatoes.
Bake the chicken: Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes.
Top the chicken with mozzarella cheese: Place one slice of mozzarella cheese over each of the 4 chicken breasts and cook for 5 more minutes or broil until melted through.
Serve: Serve the cheesy bruschetta chicken bake with pasta or rice. Enjoy!
Storage
You can store leftovers in the fridge for 1-2 days then heat it up in the oven when you’re ready to eat.
You can prep this dish in advance, then pop it in the fridge for a few hours or up to 1 day in advance before cooking.
Serving Suggestions
This bruschetta chicken is perfect served with your favorite pasta–I love to serve it with spaghetti or fettuccini, or make this Bruschetta pasta with chicken recipe . For the perfect family-friendly meal, serve with crispy air fryer broccoli and a nice crispy green goddess salad.
more chicken recipes
Mediterranean Chicken Bake Recipe (Balsamic Baked Chicken)
Crispy Chicken Parmesan
Grilled Bruschetta Chicken Caprese Recipe
Healthy Chicken Avocado Pita Sandwich
Cheesy Bruschetta Chicken Bake
Equipment
- 9x13 Baking Pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 fresh basil leaves stacked, rolled, and minced, do not use dried
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts thawed if frozen
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 large egg + 1 tablespoon water, whisked
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes drained (1 can) - or use 2 cups fresh
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese or any good melting cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Mix the egg and the water.
- In a small bowl, mix the Parmesan and basil together. 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 8 fresh basil leaves
- Dip the chicken in egg/water mixture, then press into the Parmesan mixture to coat.
- Spray a baking pan with nonstick spray and lay the chicken in the pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Greek yogurt, and garlic together until well combined. ½ cup balsamic vinegar, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Pour the Greek yogurt mixture over the chicken.
- Pour the drained can of tomatoes over the chicken. 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes.
- Place one slice of mozzarella cheese over each breast and cook for 5 more minutes (or broil until melty). 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- Serve with pasta or rice. Enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Try topping with balsamic glaze for extra sweetness.
- Pesto is also a great addition to change things up!
- To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken breasts (test the largest one too) and once it reaches 165°F the chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
