Bruschetta Chicken Casserole
You'll love all the flavor in this simple casserole, it will quickly become a new family favorite!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 395kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces package chicken stuffing mix
- 8 ounces mozzarella shredded
- 1 can 14.5 oz Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
- ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette divided
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- ⅓ cup basil leaves chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Generously spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil, then add chicken and diced onion. Cook over medium-high heat until chicken is cooked through and begins to brown, stirring frequently to keep onions from burning. Season to taste with salt and pepper
- Transfer chicken and onions to prepared casserole dish. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine stuffing mix, half (1 c.) of the shredded cheese, canned tomatoes, half (⅛ c.) of the balsamic vinaigrette, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
- Spread the stuffing mixture evenly over the chicken into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake casserole in preheated oven, uncovered, for 35 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly.
- Remove from oven, cover with foil, and allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped basil leaves and a drizzle of the remaining balsamic vinaigrette.
Nutrition
Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 775mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 301IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 2mg
