Bruschetta Chicken

Bruschetta chicken is a perfect combination of classic Italian flavors that results in mouthwatering dish! Made by marinating chicken breasts in a delicious and easy marinade and topping with an amazing basil, tomato mixture and shredded mozzarella it is the perfect main dish.

I love a flavorful meal that comes together quickly and easily and this bruschetta chicken is just that! Tender juicy chicken is topped with a bruschetta topping of fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, red onion, balsamic vinegar and fresh mozzarella. The flavor combination is savory and delicious!

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TIPS & FAQ

Make sure you have time to marinade-

This bruschetta chicken bake is best if the chicken has time to really soak in the marinade. I like to make it ahead for busy weeknights so that I can just toss the ingredients together and get dinner on the table quickly. If you’re pressed for time you can marinade for a couple of hours and it will still be delicious.

What to serve with this bruschetta chicken-

This chicken dinner is easy to complete with your favorite side dish! It is great with a simple side salad, steamed veggies or even zucchini noodles! I also love to serve it with pasta and garlic bread for a delicious Italian themed meal! This is a great recipe to make for guests and serve with several choices of side dish for a delightful dinner party!

Variations-

If you don’t have grape tomatoes you can easily swap them out for cherry tomatoes or diced roma tomatoes any fresh juicy tomatoes will work perfectly. You can also change up the flavor with a different kind of cheese. I like to add some fresh grated parmesan cheese or use fresh grated provolone to add a smoky flavor. You can also make this with boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.

Make this on the grill-

This easy bruschetta chicken recipe is delicious any time of year but it is great made in the summer with farm fresh ingredients. This is a great recipe to make on the grill in the summer months! You’ll want to marinade the chicken the same way and then place it on a preheated grill and grill over medium heat for about 5-6 minutes on each side. Then top the chicken the cheese and fresh tomato bruschetta and close the grill lid for 2-3 minutes to let the cheese melt. I find when cooking on the grill it is easier to top each piece of chicken with a slice of mozzarella cheese instead of shredded cheese.

Ingredients for Bruschetta Chicken –

2-3 Lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

For the Marinade-

4 Tbsp Olive Oil

2 Tbsp Lemon Juice

1 tsp Italian Seasoning

2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar

2 Cloves Garlic (minced)

For the Bruschetta Topping-

1 ½ Cup Grape Tomatoes- chopped

½ Red Onion Diced

 1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar

1 tsp Olive Oil

½ Cup Chopped Fresh Basil

1 tsp Garlic Powder

½ tsp Salt

1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella

Here’s how to make this Bruschetta Chicken

In a large bowl whisk together marinade ingredients

Butterfly chicken or pound flat and place chicken in a shallow dish or zip top bag.

Pour the marinade over the chicken and allow to marinade for at least two hours or overnight.

When ready to cook-

Preheat the oven to 425.

Heat a little bit of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for a couple of minutes on both sides. You don’t need to cook the chicken through just get a nice golden brown sear on the outside.

Place seared chicken in a baking pan or casserole dish.

Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 min or until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165 when tested with a meat thermometer.

While the chicken is baking place the diced red onion, chopped grape tomatoes and chopped basil in a medium bowl.

In a medium bowl whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder and salt. Pour over the tomato mixture.

Toss to coat everything evenly.

Remove the chicken from the oven and spread the bruschetta mixture and the mozzarella cheese across the top of the chicken.

Place back in the oven and bake for about 5 min or until the cheese is melted, serve immediately