Mozzarella Bruschetta Chicken (Printable version)

Tender chicken topped with tomato bruschetta and melted mozzarella for a fresh Italian-inspired meal ready in 40 minutes.

# List of ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Bruschetta Topping

07 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes diced
08 - 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
09 - 2 cloves garlic minced
10 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
13 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Cheese

15 - 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced

→ Garnish

16 - Additional fresh basil for serving
17 - Balsamic glaze for drizzling

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry and rub with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
04 - While chicken sears, combine tomatoes, red onion, garlic, basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
05 - Top each chicken breast with bruschetta mixture and mozzarella slices.
06 - Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with extra basil and balsamic glaze drizzle.
08 - Serve immediately with fresh salad or roasted vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between hot juicy chicken and cool fresh tomatoes hits every craving at once
  • It comes together in under 45 minutes but tastes like something from an Italian restaurant
02 -
  • Using an instant read thermometer is the only way to guarantee the chicken is cooked through without drying it out
  • Letting the bruschetta mixture sit while the chicken cooks allows the flavors to meld and tomatoes to release their juices
03 -
  • Pound the chicken breasts to even thickness before cooking so they all finish at the same time
  • Let the bruschetta mixture sit at room temperature while the chicken cooks for maximum flavor development

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