This is the best bruschetta chicken recipe, perfect for summer, that is super juicy and full of flavor. Tender baked chicken breast is topped with ripe tomatoes and basil bruschetta topping.
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 554kcal
Ingredients
4chicken breastsabout 6 oz each
2tbspolive oil
2tbspbalsamic vinegar
2tspminced garlicminced
2tspItalian seasoning
½tspsalt
1/2tspblack pepper
1cupmozzarellashredded or sliced
For the bruschetta topping:
1 ½cupsRoma tomatoesdiced
3clovesgarlicminced
½red onionchopped
1tbspbalsamic vinegar
1tbspolive oil
3tbspfresh basilchopped
½tspsalt
Instructions
Prepare the chicken. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, Italian Seasoning, and salt. Pour over the chicken and turn to coat.
Place the chicken breast into a large bowl or resealable bag and pour the marinade. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Bake the chicken breast. Preheat the oven to 425F/ 220C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the chicken breast onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked. Chicken is ready when the internal temperature reaches 165F.
Make the bruschetta topping. Combine diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped onion, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, basil, and salt.
While the chicken is baking, add all the ingredients for the bruschetta to a bowl and toss to combine.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and top it with mozzarella to melt.
Top baked chicken with the bruschetta mixture.
Garnish with fresh basil and balsamic glaze. Enjoy.