Description
This Easy Bruschetta Chicken recipe combines juicy, seasoned chicken breasts with a fresh, vibrant tomato basil bruschetta topping and melty mozzarella cheese. It’s a simple, flavorful meal perfect for weeknight dinners that brings a taste of Italian-inspired cooking to your table in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 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, minced
- 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
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp olive oil. While the skillet heats, season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic. Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on one side without moving them, until golden brown.
- Cook and Top the Chicken: Flip the chicken breasts and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Place a slice of mozzarella cheese on each breast and cover the skillet to allow the cheese to melt, about 2 minutes. While the cheese melts, prepare the bruschetta topping by combining diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Remove the skillet from heat when cheese is melted.
- Serve with Bruschetta: Spoon the fresh bruschetta mixture generously over each melted mozzarella-topped chicken breast. Drizzle with balsamic glaze for extra flavor and serve immediately while the chicken is warm and juicy.
Notes
- Use fresh Roma tomatoes for the best flavor and texture in the bruschetta topping.
- Covering the skillet when melting the cheese helps achieve a nice, gooey melt.
- Balsamic glaze adds a sweet tang—if unavailable, reduce balsamic vinegar to a syrup-like consistency for a similar effect.
- Check chicken for doneness by ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Leftover bruschetta topping can be stored separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
