Description
Easy Bruschetta Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with a fresh tomato, garlic, and basil bruschetta mixture. Optional mozzarella adds a melty finish, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil (for chicken)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced (or 3 medium tomatoes, chopped)
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil (for bruschetta topping)
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup shredded mozzarella or fresh mozzarella slices (optional)
Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side or until golden and cooked through.
- Spoon the tomato mixture evenly over the chicken. Add mozzarella, if using, and cover the skillet for 2–3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot with desired side dishes.
Notes
Use canned diced tomatoes if fresh ones aren’t available—just drain well.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a skillet or microwave, and store the bruschetta topping separately for best freshness.
Can be baked instead: cook chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, then top with bruschetta and cheese and return to oven to melt.
Great served over pasta, salad, or zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
