Description
Tomato Basil Artichoke Baked Chicken is a Mediterranean-inspired dinner made with juicy chicken breasts, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, fresh basil, and melted mozzarella. This easy baked chicken recipe comes together in just 4 simple steps and is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something comforting yet fresh and flavorful.
Ingredients
4 small chicken breasts (1.8–2 lbs total)
Salt, to taste
Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon butter
14 oz artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
1 Roma tomato, chopped (or 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved)
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Grease a 2.5-quart casserole dish with butter. Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and Italian seasoning.
Place chicken in the baking dish and bake uncovered for 15 minutes.
In a bowl, mix chopped artichokes, basil, tomato, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
Remove chicken from oven and spoon the mixture evenly over each piece.
Top with sliced mozzarella.
Return to oven and bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Broil for 1–2 minutes if desired for a golden finish. Let rest before serving.
Notes
If chicken breasts are large, slice them horizontally to create thinner pieces for even cooking.
Drain artichokes well to avoid excess liquid.
Shredded mozzarella can be used instead of fresh.
Serve over rice, spinach, or roasted potatoes to soak up the flavorful juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 706mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 128mg