Easy Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

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Easy Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

Juicy chicken topped with melty mozzarella cheese, topped with homemade Tomato Bruschetta, and drizzled with Balsamic Glaze. Serve this over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. An easy and excellent chicken dinner.

521 kcal /serving 15 min Serves 4 Easy Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 large chicken breasts (2 lbs)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
  • 12 oz Roma tomatoes (3/4 lb, diced)
  • 2 1/2 Tbsps basil leaves (chopped)
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 4 Tbsp balsamic glaze

Preparation

Not specified

Cooking

  1. Prepare Bruschetta:.
  2. In a bowl, add the diced tomatoes, chopped basil leaves, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper and mix until well combined, set aside.
  3. Prepare Chicken:.
  4. Beat the chicken until it's even in thickness.
  5. In a large bowl add the 2 Tbsp oil, salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper and minced garlic.
  6. Add chicken and stir to coat then cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
  7. In a large skillet, over medium heat, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil.
  8. Once hot, add the chicken to the skillet and saute for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165ºF on a food thermometer.
  9. Once the chicken is cooked, reduce the heat to low and top each chicken with a slice of cheese.
  10. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until cheese melts.
  11. Remove the chicken from heat.
  12. Top each chicken breast with the Bruschetta and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.

Plating & Serving

Not specified

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

521 Calories
58.4g Protein 50% DV
9.0g Carbs 3% DV
26.7g Fat 34% DV
1.4g Fiber 4% DV
5.3g Sugars
879mg Sodium 59% DV
191mg Cholesterol 54% DV
Health Labels Sugar Conscious Keto Friendly Mediterranean Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Category main
Meal Type Dinner
Tags quick, comfort-food, chicken