Description
Easy Bruschetta Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a fresh tomato and basil topping, drizzled with balsamic glaze. It’s a light, healthy, and delicious meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for topping)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Balsamic glaze (for drizzling, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
- Bake the chicken for 20–25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the bruschetta topping. In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chopped basil, balsamic vinegar, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Stir to combine.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the oven and top each breast with the tomato-basil mixture. If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Return the chicken to the oven for another 2–3 minutes to melt the cheese, if using.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve warm with your choice of sides, like roasted vegetables or a simple salad.
Notes
- For a lighter version, skip the cheese or use a reduced-fat option.
- Feel free to add garlic or onion to the bruschetta topping for extra flavor.
- For a smoky twist, grill the chicken instead of pan-searing and baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
