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Easy Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

This easy, juicy Bruschetta Chicken is a delicious chicken dinner the whole family will love, made with ripe tomatoes, minced garlic, basil leaves, fresh mozzarella cheese, and a tangy balsamic glaze. This healthy but comforting dish is bursting with flavor and ready in less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

Bruschetta Topping

  • 6 Roma tomatoes
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ½ small red onion
  • 8-12 large basil leaves chiffonaded
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated

Chicken

  • 4 small chicken breasts or 2 large chicken breasts sliced in half horizontally
  • 4 Tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1-2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese optional
  • Balsamic glaze

Instructions

  • Combine bruschetta ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
    6 Roma tomatoes, ½ lemon, 1 garlic clove, ½ small red onion, 8-12 large basil leaves, Salt & pepper, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
  • Rub chicken with two tablespoons of olive oil and all of the minced garlic. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper on all sides.
    4 small chicken breasts, 4 Tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1-2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Heat the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • When the pan is hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when tested with a digital meat thermometer. Remove from pan and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Top each piece of chicken with a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese, if desired, then spoon a generous amount of the bruschetta mixture over the top of each serving.
    4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
  • Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve immediately.
    Balsamic glaze

Notes

  • Storage: The bruschetta mix is best enjoyed fresh, but you can store cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can store the bruschetta mix in the refrigerator in a Ziploc bag or airtight container for up to 2 days if you need to.

Nutrition

Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 1137mg | Potassium: 1162mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1158IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 2mg

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