Bruschetta Chicken

Easy Bruschetta Chicken recipe is tender, flavorful chicken with melty mozzarella cheese and topped with chopped fresh tomatoes, garlic, oregano, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. A delicious, easy weeknight meal that will soon become a family favorite.

As you chop of the fresh basil and tomatoes, you will begin to imagine just how fresh-tasting this dinner will be. After the cheese is melted, the bruschetta mixture is served atop the chicken, and if you wish, a drizzle of honey balsamic glaze takes this to the next level.

Chicken dinner in 20 minutes

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Although I am biased to Middle Eastern recipes, often times I find many Mediterranean recipes exciting. I've been experimenting with classic Bruschetta for a while and have made lots of variations.

Bruschetta dip (fan favorite), Bruschetta with Mozzarella, Bruschetta pizza (YUM!), and this Bruschetta chicken.

This chicken recipe is made with simple fresh ingredients, very easy to make with minimal prep time and the result is a fancy restaurant worthy dinner right at home.

Bruschetta chicken is a delicious, mouthwatering dinner the entire family will love. Chicken bruschetta can be made for an easy dinner or for a fancy get-together with friends.

Ingredients you'll need

Ingredient notes

• Chicken: Chicken breasts are preferred but you can also use tenders or even chicken thighs.
• Olive oil
• Basil: Use fresh basil leaves that are green and not wilted.
• Garlic: Garlic cloves are minced and add a flavorful touch.
• Oregano: Dried oregano is the perfect spice for this dish, and you can also use Italian seasoning.
• Mozzarella: You can use slices of mozzarella or even shredded cheese.
• Juicy tomatoes: Roma tomatoes are a nice Italian variety with fewer seeds. You can also use cherry tomatoes.
• Balsamic vinegar
• Balsamic reduction, Get it at the grocery store or use this recipe for a homemade balsamic glaze with honey.

Adaptable recipe – make it your own!

• Instead of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, you can make this recipe with chicken tenders or thighs. Whole pieces of bone-in chicken can also be used in this easy weeknight dinner. Cooking time needs to be adjusted.
• Grill the chicken instead of pan-searing it for a slight flavor variation.
• Swap out the cheese for Monterey Jack or slices of Cheddar. Add a handful of parmesan cheese before serving.
• Top with sliced olives or artichoke hearts.
• Add onions to your bruschetta, any type of onion but red onion is my favorite.

Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

Pan seared, perfectly seasoned tender chicken topped with the classic Italian appetizer and finished off with a drizzle of balsamic glaze makes this chicken an unforgettable, elegant dinner.

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Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Halal

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 389kcal

Author: Amira

Equipment

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  1 large skillet
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  2 mixing bowls

Ingredients

• ▢ 4 chicken breasts or tenders
• ▢ 3 Tablespoons olive oil divided
• ▢ 3 Garlic cloves minced
• ▢ 2 teaspoons oregano
• ▢ Salt and pepper to taste
• ▢ 4 Sliced Mozzarella cheese cut in half

For the Bruschetta:

• ▢ 4 Roma tomatoes seeded and diced
• ▢ ¼ cup fresh basil thinly sliced
• ▢ 1 garlic clove minced
• ▢ ½ Tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ ½ Tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
• ▢ ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ Salt to taste

Optional:

• ▢ Balsamic glaze

Instructions

• Sliced chicken breasts in half lengthwise and pound to an even thickness.
• In a big bowl, combine chicken, 2 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper and mix well. Let it marinate until we make the Bruschetta.

Make the Bruschetta:

• Core and dice the tomatoes, thinly chop the basil and place both in a medium bowl.
• Add garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and season with salt and black pepper.
• Mix everything together and set aside.

Cook the chicken:

• In a large skillet over medium heat add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Add chicken and cook for 2-4 minutes each side or until thoroughly cooked.
• Reduce heat to low and add a piece of cheese on top of each chicken, cover so the cheese melts.
• Serve chicken topped with homemade bruschetta with drizzles of tangy balsamic glaze.

Notes

You can use chicken thighs or use 8 tenders and butterfly them. But in my opinion breasts and tenders are better than thighs for this recipe.
Double the cheese for an extra cheesy dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 1017mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 688IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg

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Instructions

1. Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise and pound to an even thickness. Mix chicken, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a big bowl. Let it marinate until we make the Bruschetta.
2. To make the Bruschetta, core and dice the tomatoes, thinly chop the basil, and place both in a medium bowl. Add garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Mix everything together and set aside.
3. Cook the chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat with the remaining one tablespoon of olive oil. Cook for 2-4 minutes each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165F when using an instant-read thermometer.
4. Reduce heat to low and add a piece of cheese on top of each chicken; cover so the cheese melts. Serve chicken topped with tomato mixture with a little drizzle of balsamic glaze.

FAQs

My notes

• Make sure to use a sharp knife to slice the chicken. A good-quality knife can shave off minutes of prep time!
• I like getting my basil from a live plant, and you can, of course, use fresh basil from a container too. Many stores now sell live plants that last long on your kitchen counter.
• Swap out the Roma tomatoes for cherry tomatoes if you prefer.

Make ahead

You can make the Bruschetta ahead of time and refrigerate until you're ready to cook the chicken.

Storage and reheating

Refrigerate- Leftover bruschetta chicken should be placed in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Keep the bruschetta topping separate if possible.

Reheat- Reheat chicken in the oven or skillet to maintain texture. Add the bruschetta topping after reheating.

Freeze- It’s not recommended to freeze the assembled dish, as the tomatoes will lose their texture.

Serve With

Serve the bruschetta chicken with your favorite sides, such as Broccoli Pasta, Yellow rice, or a side of Air Fryer French Fries or Cheesy Mashed Potatoes.

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