Mozzarella Bruschetta Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken topped with fresh tomato bruschetta and melted mozzarella for an Italian-inspired dinner ready in 40 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Bruschetta Topping

07 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
08 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
13 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Cheese

15 - 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

→ Garnish

16 - Additional fresh basil, for serving
17 - Balsamic glaze, for drizzling (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry. Rub with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Heat large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
04 - Combine tomatoes, red onion, garlic, basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in bowl.
05 - Top each chicken breast with bruschetta mixture and mozzarella slices.
06 - Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with extra basil and balsamic glaze if desired.
08 - Serve immediately with fresh salad or roasted vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The bruschetta topping stays bright and fresh while the cheese gets melty and golden
  • Ready in under 45 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
  • Perfect for weeknight dinners yet fancy enough for guests
02 -
  • Pounding the chicken to even thickness is the secret to juicy meat every single time
  • Room temperature tomatoes release more juice and flavor into the bruschetta mixture
03 -
  • Pat those tomatoes dry after dicing if they seem especially juicy to prevent a soggy topping
  • Let the chicken come to room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking for even searing

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