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Close-up of Bruschetta Chicken with melted mozzarella, diced tomatoes, Parmesan, basil, and pan juices.

Bruschetta Chicken

A fresh and easy Bruschetta Chicken recipe made with juicy seasoned chicken breasts, melted mozzarella, tomato garlic topping, basil, lemon juice, and Parmesan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
rest time 5 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • the Chicken
  • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced, divided
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
  • 4 slices mozzarella
  • the Tomato Topping
  • 3 slicing tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp freshly chopped basil
  • For Serving
  • Freshly grated Parmesan for serving

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Meat mallet
  • Measuring spoons
  • Serving plate

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, half of the lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Add the chicken breasts and coat them well in the seasoning mixture.
  3. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through to 165°F (74°C).
  5. While the chicken cooks, mix the chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil, remaining lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
  6. Place one slice of mozzarella over each chicken breast.
  7. Cover the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes, or until the mozzarella melts.
  8. Transfer the chicken to a serving plate.
  9. Spoon the tomato topping over the chicken.
  10. Finish with freshly grated Parmesan and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 47gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 880mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1150IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 240mgIron: 1.7mg

Notes

  • Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before cooking.
  • Add the tomato topping after the mozzarella melts so the tomatoes stay fresh.
  • Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
  • For extra flavor, drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
  • Cooking time depends on the thickness of the chicken breasts.

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