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Easy Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

Easy Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

Take your favorite appetizer and turn it into a main course meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 4 6 oz. Chicken Breasts Cooking time may vary based on the size/thickness of the chicken breast. Use thermometer for safe temperature.
  • 3 Medium Size Tomatoes Note: you can use cherry tomatoes or canned diced tomatoes. Amounts will vary.
  • 4 oz Fresh Mozzarella (sliced) (See notes for my favorite alternative)
  • 2 Tbsp Basil (chopped) Optional
  • 2 Tbsp Italian Seasoning Or you can marinade for 30 min in 2-4 Tbsp of your favorite dressing
  • 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar Optional
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Onion Powder
  • 2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Pepper Optional

Instructions
 

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375˚F.
    2. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
    3. (Optional step) Slice the side of each chicken breast creating a small pocket if you'd like to place cheese on the inside.
    4. Place sliced fresh mozzarella either in the pocket and/or on top. (Note: I use Boursin's Garlic & Fine Herb cheese on the inside. See the notes for more info.)
    5. (Optional step) Place toothpick in the center to hold the pocket closed if you did Step #3.
    6. Place in the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature of each chicken breast reaches 165˚F.
    7. (Optional step) If you're going to do a balsamic reduction, you'll want to start cooking it now.
    8. While the chicken is baking, slice up tomatoes and basil. (Note: I slice grape tomatoes but you can use whichever kind you want.)
    9. Immediately upon removing the chicken from the oven, place the sliced or diced tomatoes on top of each breast so they can soften up from the heat of the chicken.
    10. Prior to serving, sprinkle basil on each chicken breast as desired.
    11. (Optional step) Drizzle balsamic vinegar or a balsamic reduction over each chicken breast.
    12. Serve with your choice of sides. My favorites are potatoes, veggies, or pasta!

Notes

  • I place Boursin's Garlic & Fine Herb inside each chicken breast for extra flavor however, it is not necessary. Please refer to your macros prior to adding this ingredient. 
  • You may cook the tomatoes with the chicken they just may become roasted. Still tasty though!
  • You can use any type of mozzarella, I just prefer fresh and sliced.
  • You can use dried basil instead of fresh.
  •  Seasonings are technically all optional.