My love for all things cheese knows no bounds. You might be able to tell from the size of the cheese slices I’ve placed on these chicken breasts! You can use as much or as little cheese as you prefer. Paired with this homemade bruschetta, it’s a symphony in your mouth with each bite. Another thing I should mention: Make sure you have some good crusty bread to accompany this dish! Not just for the extra bruschetta, but for the delectable pan juices that accumulate in your skillet. You don’t want to toss those out- you might be battling it out with your family for who gets the last dip.
Chicken breasts – You can use thighs as well. Salt and pepper – To taste Olive oil – Canola, vegetable, sunflower, safflower, or avocado oils can be used instead. Mozzarella – Provolone or Monterey Jack are also great melty cheeses. Tomatoes – I prefer using Roma (plum) tomatoes for bruschetta. Garlic – Use more if you’d like! Shallot – White onion is also nice and mild. Basil – Fresh is best. Balsamic glaze – You can make your own with just 2 ingredients or use store-bought.
What To Serve With Bruschetta Chicken
You can serve this recipe up with some simple rice, steamed veggies, and a sliced up baguette for your extra bruschetta. Looking for some ideas? Give these recipes a try:
Veggies
Cauliflower Rice Italian Roasted Mushrooms and Veggies Garlic Herb Roasted Carrots Garlic Butter Mushrooms Easy Tossed Salad
Carbs:
Cacio e Pepe Parmesan Garlic Roasted Potatoes Garlic Parmesan Butter Gnocchi Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
How To Store Leftovers
It’s best to store the chicken and bruschetta separately. Transfer leftovers to airtight containers and store in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat, use either the microwave or the oven. Place the chicken in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 400F for about 10 minutes or until heated through.
Can I Freeze This Recipe?
The chicken will last in the freezer, stored in an airtight container or large freezer bag, for 4 months. The chicken will reheat best when thawed overnight in the fridge first. The bruschetta will not freeze well! This part is best kept fresh. When the tomatoes are frozen and thaw out, they will get quite watery and mushy.
Other Delicious Chicken Recipes To Try
Caprese Chicken Crockpot Salsa Chicken Sheet Pan Rosemary Chicken And Potatoes Baked Chicken and Veggies Quick and Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole Baked Chicken Breast
title: “Bruschetta Chicken” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-24” author: “Frederick Petit”
Be sure to try my Tomato Basil Pasta recipe next!
Bruschetta Chicken
This is quite possibly the most refreshing and flavorful way to enjoy chicken, my family goes crazy for this recipe! First, the chicken is marinated in Italian Dressing and then seared to create a golden crust on the outside. It’s then smothered in the most flavorful Balsamic sauce and topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Fresh tomatoes are sprinkled over the top, along with an optional addition of buttery panko breadcrumbs to complete the Bruschetta theme! 🥖🍅🌿 Top it off with fresh basil, and you’ve got yourself a meal with the most amazing flavor profile!
How to Make It
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions. Marinate the chicken in Italian salad dressing for 20 minutes. Sear in olive oil until golden on each side, set aside. Deglaze the pan with white wine (or chicken broth), let it reduce by half. Add butter and garlic. Add the sauce ingredients and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Bring the sauce to a boil and stir in a cornstarch slurry until thickened, remove from heat. Add the chicken back and spoon some sauce over it.
Top with shredded mozzarella, parmesan, and diced tomatoes. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Garnish with basil and serve!
Optional: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and add panko breadcrumbs. Stir continuously until toasted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from hot skillet and sprinkle over serving plates for added flair!
What to Serve With Bruschetta Chicken
Greens and Beans Roasted asparagus, green beans, or broccoli. Vegetable Casserole Roasted Potatoes or Grilled Potatoes Buttered Noodles More Side Dish Recipes
Storage
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Leftover chicken can be frozen with the sauce. The tomatoes can be included but don’t hold up quite as well upon reheating.
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3.5 quart Braiser– This is the skillet I used that’s pictured in this recipe. It’s the perfect size for this and is what I use for many of my casseroles, pastas, and chicken dishes. Meat Tenderizer– This makes the meat much more tender. Box Cheese Grater– Freshly shredded cheese melts and tastes much better than packaged shredded cheese. Rubbermaid Containers with lids– I always use these to combine my corn starch + cold water. Better Than Bouillon– This is what I always use for broth in my recipes. It takes very little space and makes it easy to measure out customized amounts of broth.
