Easy Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

For the Chicken 4 large chicken breasts, 2 lbs 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 slices mozzarella cheese 1 Tbsp olive oil, for sautéing Bruschetta Topping 12 oz Roma tomatoes, 3/4 lb, diced 2 1/2 Tbsps basil leaves, chopped 3 garlic cloves 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 4 Tbsp balsamic glaze

Ingredients

Prepare Bruschetta: In a bowl, add the diced tomatoes, chopped basil leaves, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper and mix until well combined, set aside.

Instructions

Prepare Chicken: Beat the chicken until it's even in thickness. In a large bowl add the 2 Tbsp oil, salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper and minced garlic. Add chicken and stir to coat then cover and marinate for 30 minutes.

In a large skillet, over medium heat, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken to the skillet and saute for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165ºF on a food thermometer.

Once the chicken is cooked, reduce the heat to low and top each chicken with a slice of cheese. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until cheese melts.

Remove the chicken from heat. Top each chicken breast with the Bruschetta and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.

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