Easy Bruschetta Chicken

Do you need an easy weeknight dinner that is delicious and simple? Try this Bruschetta Chicken Recipe! It truly is quick and easy with very little pots and pans to clean up afterwards.

This easy meal sounds fancy but it is actually very simple. You start with chicken breasts that you brown in a skillet and add a delicious topping of diced tomatoes seasoned with olive oil and balsamic and other yummy ingredients. It is so fresh and yummy. If you love this recipe, you might enjoy Bruschetta or Brown Sugar Skillet Chicken.

Why You’ll Love this Easy Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

This Bruschetta Chicken Dish turns the best part of Italian bruschetta into a protein-packed main dish and the best flavor.

Pan-seared chicken breasts cooks golden brown, tender and juicy! It becomes the perfect canvas for a bright, tomato topping and a blanket of melted mozzarella slices.

With just one skillet and 20 minutes and simple ingredients, you’ll have a restaurant quality meal that’s taste amazing is naturally gluten-free, low-carb, and bursting with summer flavors. The perfect meal to make for the busy weeknights.

Ingredients

For The Chicken

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – Filet the chicken about the same size
• Italian Seasoning – Make Homemade Italian Seasoning Recipe
• Minced Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
• Olive Oil – Use oil of your choice
• Mozzarella Cheese – We used slices but you can use shredded cheese

For the Topping

• Roma Tomatoes and Red Onion – Diced into small pieces and deseeded
• Fresh Basil – Chopped
• Olive Oil – Use oil of your choice
• Garlic Powder – If you are out, see The Best Garlic Powder Substitute
• Balsamic Vinegar Glaze – Gives the mixture the classic bruschetta flavor

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How to Make Bruschetta Chicken

Step 1 – Heat the tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add in the chicken breasts and season them with the Italian seasoning, garlic and salt.

Step 2 – Brown the chicken in the pan on medium high heat and until the cook is cooked through (approximately 5-6 minutes per side).

Step 3 – Top each chicken breast with a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese or sprinkle shredded cheese. Reduce the heat to low, cover and let sit for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted.  

Step 4 – In a separate large bowl stir the fresh tomatoes, red onion, basil, olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper and kosher salt. Then top each chicken breast with the tomato mixture and drizzle with the balsamic glaze on top. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips for The Best Bruschetta Chicken

• Cooking Chicken – Make sure your chicken gets nice and brown before you flip it. It keeps your chicken juicy and adds tons of flavor to your sauce. You want to make sure that the chicken is fully cooked by using a meat thermometer to check internal temperature. It should reach 165 degrees when it is fully cooked. You can also bake or grilled chicken instead of cooking in the skillet.
• Preparing Chicken – Slice chicken so they are about the same size. This will ensure that the chicken cook evenly and about the same time.
• Use Quality Ingredients – Use fresh ingredients to make the tomato mixture. It really is the star of the show so try to use great quality in season ingredients with ripe tomatoes.
• Type of Large Skillet – We used a cast iron skillet because I love how evenly it cooks food. Cast iron is amazing.

Variations Ideas

• Additions – Add diced avocado and a fresh squeeze lemon for an extra creamy and fresh flavor.
• Spicy Kick – Add ¼ tsp red pepper flakes to the tomato topping for a gentle kick of flavor.
• Pesto – For added flavor, spread pesto on the cooked chicken before adding the bruschetta topping.

How to Serve Bruschetta Chicken

We love the chicken served over pasta. Any type will work. You can use angel hair, spaghetti, penne, bow tie or whatever you have in the pantry. Top with shredded parmesan cheese.

I also like to add some type of veggie. We love this easy Oven Roasted Asparagus that can be ready in less than 10 minutes! You can also steam broccoli in the microwave or Sautéed Green Beans for a really quick and easy side. It is that simple!

Another easy idea is to serve a simple side salad or Easy Caesar Salad Recipe.

This recipe is also really good with Italian Bread or these yummy Garlic Bread Cheese Sticks ! You can soak up every last bit of this delicious tomato sauce.