Description
Easy Bruschetta Chicken features tender boneless chicken breasts seasoned with Italian spices and garlic, grilled to perfection and topped with a fresh tomato and basil bruschetta. Finished with melted mozzarella and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, this dish is vibrant, flavorful, and perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
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Tomato Basil Topping
- 2 cups (260g) diced Roma tomatoes (5-6 tomatoes)
- 1 head garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 5 tablespoons (9g) fresh chopped basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 4-5 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Prepare the tomato basil topping: In a medium bowl, combine diced Roma tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh chopped basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and set aside to let flavors meld.
- Prep the chicken breasts: Optionally pound chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking or leave them as is. Coat each chicken breast evenly with olive oil.
- Season the chicken: In a small bowl, mix Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this seasoning mixture evenly over all sides of the chicken breasts.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat the grill to high heat. Grill chicken breasts for 8 minutes per side or until fully cooked through and juices run clear.
- Add the cheese: Once cooked, place one slice of mozzarella cheese on each chicken breast. Close the grill lid or cover and allow the cheese to melt, about 1-2 minutes.
- Rest the chicken: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest on a plate for 5 minutes to lock in juices.
- Assemble and serve: Top each chicken breast with a generous scoop of the fresh tomato basil topping and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving for a burst of flavor.
Notes
- For even cooking, pound the chicken breasts to an equal thickness before seasoning.
- If you don’t have a grill, the chicken can be cooked on a stovetop grill pan or baked in an oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes.
- Make the tomato basil topping ahead and refrigerate for up to 2 hours to deepen flavors.
- Use fresh mozzarella slices for best melting and flavor but shredded mozzarella can be a substitute.
- Balsamic glaze can be purchased pre-made or made by reducing balsamic vinegar with a bit of sugar until thick.
- Letting the chicken rest after cooking ensures juicier, more tender meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
