Easy Bruschetta Chicken Bake
This recipe for bruschetta chicken bake is my go-to on a busy weeknight when I desire a healthy and tasty meal.
Equipment
- Oven top
- Skillet
- Knife
- Medium bowl
Ingredients
Bruschetta topping:
- 1 Pint Cherry tomatoes quartered
- 2 Garlic cloves minced
- 8-10 Large basil leaves chopped
- 1-2 Tablespoons Olive oil
- ½ -1 Tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
Chicken:
- 4 Chicken breasts pounded to an even thickness
- 1-2 Teaspoons Oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup Shredded mozzarella
- 2 Tablespoons Olive oil for sautéing
Substitutions
- Cherry tomatoes - Roma tomatoes or any other tomato just cut into small dice.
- Mozzarella cheese - provolone cheese.
Instructions
Prep the bruschetta topping:
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
Make the chicken:
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large skillet and preheat over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with oregano, salt and pepper on both sides and add to the skillet. Saute for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees.
- Sprinkle a small amount of mozzarella cheese on each breast and cover the skillet until it melts.
- Place the chicken on a plate and top each breast with bruschetta topping. Drizzle with a little more balsamic vinegar if desired.
- Enjoy!
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