Easy Bruschetta Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 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
Bruschetta Topping
- 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
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
Beat the chicken until it's even in thickness. In a large bowl add the 2 Tbsp oil, salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper and minced garlic. Add chicken and stir to coat then cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
30 min - 3
In a large skillet, over medium heat, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil. 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.
3 min - 4
Once the chicken is cooked, reduce the heat to low and top each chicken with a slice of cheese. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until cheese melts.
- 5
Remove the chicken from heat. Top each chicken breast with the Bruschetta and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Prepare Bruschetta
Prepare Chicken
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 4 servings)
