Easy Bruschetta Chicken
A quick, flavorful summer dinner made with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and melty mozzarella — ready in 30 minutes!
Servings: 6
Calories: 497kcal
Ingredients
- 6 boneless chicken breasts, pounded thin
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fig preserves (option)
- 1 tablespoon champagne or balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning (see notes)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- salt, black pepper, and chili flakes
- 1 cup melty Gouda or mozzarella cheese, or a mix
- grilled bread, for serving
Marinated Tomatoes
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons champagne or balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fig preserves (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2. In a bowl, combine the chicken, olive oil, fig preserves, if using, vinegar, Italian seasoning, oregano, garlic, basil, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Let sit for 5 minutes or up to overnight in the fridge.3. Meanwhile, make the tomatoes. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and the marinade left in the bowl. Sear on both sides until golden, 3 minutes per side. Top each piece of chicken with cheese and spoon over 2 big spoonfuls of the tomatoes. Bake 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked throughout.5. Finish with the remaining tomatoes and basil. Serve with lots of yummy crusty bread! Pasta is delicious too!
Notes
Italian Seasoning: Mix 2 tablespoons dried basil, 2 tablespoons dried oregano, 2 teaspoons dried thyme, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon dried sage. Store in a sealed container.
Nutrition
Calories: 497kcal
