Bruschetta Chicken

12 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 25MINS

Bruschetta Chicken

Bruschetta Chicken is a juicy, tasty chicken breast topped with fresh tomatoes and basil, topped with melted cheese. A fantastic combination of jazzy flavors all in one bite makes this a perfect lunch for a sunny weekend and a summertime favorite.
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Bruschetta Chicken is a juicy, tasty chicken breast topped with fresh tomatoes and basil, topped with melted cheese. A fantastic combination of jazzy flavors all in one bite makes this a perfect lunch for a sunny weekend and a summertime favorite.
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Scarlett Wang at SideChef
Hi, I'm Scarlett! I'm a recipe developer at SideChef with love for traditional and fusion foods.
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25MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
3
us / metric
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
3
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, room temperature
cleaned
Red Onion
1/2
Medium Red Onion, chopped
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic, minced
Tomato
1 1/2 cups
Diced Tomatoes
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 cup
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Fresh Basil
4 Tbsp
Chopped Fresh Basil
plus more whole basil for garnish
Balsamic Glaze
4 Tbsp
Balsamic Glaze
Olive Oil
4 Tbsp
Olive Oil, divided
Italian Seasoning
1 tsp
Italian Seasoning
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Baguette
1
Baguette, sliced
optional

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
745
Fat
25.0 g
Protein
51.5 g
Carbs
75.1 g
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Scarlett Wang at SideChef
Hi, I'm Scarlett! I'm a recipe developer at SideChef with love for traditional and fusion foods.
https://www.sidechef.com/

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Make the bruschetta by mixing Tomatoes (1 1/2 cups), Red Onion (1/2), Garlic (2 cloves), Fresh Basil (4 Tbsp), and Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) in a medium bowl. Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Set aside in the fridge.
step 1 Make the bruschetta by mixing Tomatoes (1 1/2 cups), Red Onion (1/2), Garlic (2 cloves), Fresh Basil (4 Tbsp), and Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) in a medium bowl. Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Set aside in the fridge.
step 2
Butterfly the Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (3). Season with Italian Seasoning (1 tsp), Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) on both sides.
step 2 Butterfly the Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (3). Season with Italian Seasoning (1 tsp), Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) on both sides.
step 3
In a skillet, heat the Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes.
step 3 In a skillet, heat the Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes.
step 4
Flip the chicken and top each piece of chicken with Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (1 cup). Cover with a lid and cook for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted. Remove from the heat.
step 4 Flip the chicken and top each piece of chicken with Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (1 cup). Cover with a lid and cook for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted. Remove from the heat.
step 5
Top each chicken breast with bruschetta and drizzle with Balsamic Glaze (4 Tbsp). Garnish with whole basil leaves and serve with Baguette (1).
step 5 Top each chicken breast with bruschetta and drizzle with Balsamic Glaze (4 Tbsp). Garnish with whole basil leaves and serve with Baguette (1).

Tags

4th of July
Lunch
Chicken
Date Night
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Quick & Easy
Italian
Labor Day
Memorial Day
Summer
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