Bruschetta Chicken

Name: Bruschetta Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Roma Tomatoes, diced; 3 Garlic, minced; 2 tbsp Red Onion, finely diced; 2 tbsp Fresh Basil, thinly sliced julienned; 2 tbsp olive oil (, (1 oz.) $0.35), divided; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (see notes, $0.23); 0.5 tsp Granulated Sugar; 1.25 tsp Salt, divided; 0.75 tsp black pepper (, ( cracked) $0.06), freshly divided; 1 lb chicken breasts (boneless & skinless, (2 breasts cut in half) $2.57*); 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 0.5 tsp Italian Seasoning; 0.5 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded; 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (, (see notes) $0.22), for serving

This easy Bruschetta Chicken recipe tops juicy pan-seared chicken with melty mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze in just 25 minutes.

Brooke1999

Prep10 min

Cook15 min

Total25 min

Servings4

Difficultymedium

AmericanItalianEntrees

Ingredients

4Roma Tomatoes, diced
3Garlic, minced
2 tbspRed Onion, finely diced
2 tbspFresh Basil, thinly sliced julienned
2 tbspolive oil (, (1 oz.) $0.35), divided
1 tbspbalsamic vinegar (see notes, $0.23)
0.5 tspGranulated Sugar
1.25 tspSalt, divided
0.75 tspblack pepper (, ( cracked) $0.06), freshly divided
1 lbchicken breasts (boneless & skinless, (2 breasts cut in half) $2.57*)
1 tspGarlic Powder
0.5 tspItalian Seasoning
0.5 cupMozzarella Cheese, shredded
1 tbspbalsamic glaze (, (see notes) $0.22), for serving

Instructions

1
Spoon the bruschetta mixture over the chicken and finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Serve immediately and enjoy!
2
Gather and prep all ingredients.
3
In a medium bowl combine diced tomatoes, garlic, red onion and basil. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Mix well and set aside.***
4
Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally, pat dry and season with remaining 1 tsp of salt, ½ tsp of black pepper, garlic powder and italian seasoning.
5
Heat remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F.
6
Reduce heat to low and top each piece of chicken with about 2 Tbsp of shredded mozzarella. Cover with a lid (or foil) and cook for 2-4 minutes or until the cheese is melted.