Description
Succulent bruschetta chicken brings Italian countryside charm to your dinner table, blending juicy grilled chicken with zesty tomato and basil topping. Fresh herbs and tangy balsamic glaze create a Mediterranean-inspired dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Bruschetta Topping
- 3 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Seasoning and Garnish
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, creating an ideal environment for baking tender, flavorful chicken.
- Season chicken breasts thoroughly with salt and black pepper, ensuring even coverage for maximum taste.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, preparing to sear the chicken to golden perfection.
- Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until a beautiful golden-brown crust develops, locking in moisture and flavor.
- Transfer seared chicken to a baking dish, creating a base for the vibrant bruschetta topping.
- In a separate bowl, combine diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, and balsamic vinegar, mixing gently to create a fresh, aromatic bruschetta mixture.
- Spoon the bruschetta topping evenly over each chicken breast, distributing the vibrant ingredients generously.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the topped chicken, adding a rich, melty dimension.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is completely cooked through and cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and juices to redistribute.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with additional fresh basil if desired, for a restaurant-quality meal bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
Notes
- Achieve perfect sear by patting chicken dry before cooking, ensuring a crispy golden exterior that locks in juices.
- Use room temperature ingredients like tomatoes and cheese for more even cooking and enhanced flavor blending.
- Gluten-free adaptation works beautifully by replacing cheese with nutritional yeast or dairy-free alternatives for lactose-sensitive diners.
- Maximize flavor intensity by letting bruschetta mixture sit for 15-20 minutes before topping chicken, allowing herbs and vinegar to marry deliciously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg