The tomatoes, garlic and toast used to make Bruschetta appetizers also combine to make a great one-dish meal, when chicken is added.

With the chill in the air, winter days are just the right time to heat up the kitchen with warm and inviting meals. By using dinnertime as the centerpiece for fond family moments, you'll have the makings for a tradition that can be repeated anytime of the week.

Even with a busy schedule, you can make time for an easy one-dish meal — especially one that can be prepared in just 10 minutes. That means more time to enjoy family and friends.

One out of two moms reports that she prepares a one-dish meal at least three times a week, according to a national survey conducted by Opinion Research Corp. and Kraft Foods that recently polled 1,143 women 18 years and older in the United States.

In general, 40 percent of women cook a one-dish meal three or more times a week, while more than half of women typically prepare a one-dish meal twice a week or less. Being able to put together a complete meal, with the meat and vegetables in one dish, can be an appealing option on busy weeknights at the family dinner table.

With an easy, home-cooked meal, you can give the family a chance to "chill out" after dinner by planning an at-home movie or game night. Time will be on your side when you keep dinner prep and cleanup to a minimum by fixing a satisfying one-dish recipe like Easy Chicken Bake. These recipes use items you typically have on hand in your kitchen so you'll always be ready to prepare a favorite one-dish meal on busy weeknights.

Consider bringing a popular appetizer to the center of the plate with this inspiring Bruschetta Chicken Bake — a one-dish meal that's sure to warm up the family after a chilly day.

1 can (14½ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 pkg. (6 ounces) stuffing mix for chicken½ cup water2 cloves garlic, minced1½ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces1 teaspoon dried basil leaves1 cup shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheesePreheat oven to 400 degrees. Place tomatoes in medium bowl. Add stuffing mix, water and garlic; stir just until stuffing mix is moistened. Set aside.Place chicken in 13- by 9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with the basil and cheese. Top with stuffing mixture.Bake 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each.Substitute: Prepare as directed, omitting the garlic and using Italian style stuffing mix.Nutrition per serving (recipe only): 310 calories, 7g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 80mg cholesterol, 710mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 4g sugars, 33g protein, vitamin A 10% DV, vitamin C 15% DV, calcium 20% DV, iron 15% DV.

1 pkg. (6 ounces) stuffing mix for chicken1½ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces1 can (10C\v ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup1/3 cup sour cream1 bag (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed, drainedPreheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare stuffing mix as directed on package; set aside.Mix chicken, soup, sour cream and vegetables in a 13- by 9-inch baking dish; top with the stuffing.Bake 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.Makes 6 servings.Nutrition per serving: 420 calories, 15g total fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 80mg cholesterol, 990mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 5g sugars, 31g protein, vitamin A 30% DV, vitamin C 6% DV, calcium 8% DV, iron 15%DV.

1 pkg. (6 ounces) stuffing mix for chicken1½ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces1 bag (14 ounces) frozen broccoli florets, thawed, drained1 can (10C\v ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup½ cup milk1½ cups shredded cheddar cheesePreheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare stuffing mix as directed on package. Set aside.Mix chicken and broccoli in 13- by 9-inch baking dish. Add soup, milk and cheese; mix well. Top with the prepared stuffing.Bake 30 min. or until heated through.Makes 6 servings, about 1⅓ cups each.Nutrition per serving: 480 calories, 23g total fat, 9g saturated fat, 100mg cholesterol, 1,180mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 5g sugars, 38g protein, vitamin A 30 percent DV, vitamin C 60 percent DV, calcium 30 percent DV, iron 15 percent DV.

Submitted photoCombining chicken and stuffing makes an easy one-dish meal for rushed week nights.