Bruschetta Chicken
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4.8
Bruschetta Chicken
Description
Bruschetta Chicken starts with chicken breasts seasoned and browned in olive oil, cooked to develop a golden surface before topping each piece with mozzarella cheese to melt under a covered lid. The fresh bruschetta topping blends finely diced roma tomatoes, minced garlic and shallots, fresh basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper, providing a bright, slightly acidic contrast to the rich chicken and cheese.
Drizzling balsamic glaze at the end introduces sweetness and tanginess that complements the savory and fresh flavors. The chicken is juicy and tender, with melted cheese adding a creamy texture and the bruschetta a refreshing finish. It can be served as a stand-alone entrée or alongside grains and vegetables.
For leftovers, store the chicken and bruschetta separately to maintain freshness. The chicken reheats well in the oven or microwave, but bruschetta is best served fresh, as frozen tomatoes become watery and lose texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup tomato finely cubed (such as roma tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 shallot minced
- 3 leaves basil finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 2 large chicken breast boneless, skinless cut in half lengthwise
- 4 lices mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup balsamic glaze
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl, mix the tomato, garlic, shallot, basil, and half of each the salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp of the olive oil. Taste for seasoning and set aside.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet. Add chicken to the skillet and cook for about 3 to 4 min per side until browned. When chicken is cooked, top each piece with a slice of mozzarella cheese. Cover with a lid and allow to melt. Remove from heat.
- Top each chicken breast with bruschetta and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Notes
- Store cooked chicken and bruschetta separately in airtight containers; chicken lasts 3-4 days in fridge.
- Reheat chicken covered in oven at 400°F for about 10 minutes or use microwave until heated through.
- Freeze cooked chicken for up to 4 months; thaw overnight in fridge before reheating.
- Do not freeze bruschetta as tomatoes become watery and mushy upon thawing; best kept fresh.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 537mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 539IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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