This Bruschetta Chicken combines Italian seasoned pan-seared chicken topped with melted mozzarella, sun-ripened tomatoes, fresh garden basil, and sweet garlic, drizzled with a sweet, flavorful balsamic glaze. Enjoy this tasty chicken over angel hair pasta or spaghetti with toasted garlic bread.
Tasty Bruschetta Chicken
Are you looking for a simple and tasty dinner idea? Look no further than this bruschetta chicken recipe! With fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese, this dish is sure to be a hit. Enjoy this tasty dish over angel hair pasta or thin spaghetti with toasted cheese garlic bread. If you like this recipe, try chicken caprese, stuffed portobello mushrooms, chicken parmesan casserole, and Tuscan chicken pasta.
Ingredients for Chicken Bruschetta
How to make Bruschetta Chicken
First, combine the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a saucepan. Bring it to a boil and then reduce it to a simmer. Simmer until it is reduced by half, about 10-15 minutes. It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
In a medium bowl, gently stir the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and chopped basil.
Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Brush it over both sides of the chicken breasts. Heat 1 1/2-2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Reduce the heat to medium-low and top each chicken breast with about 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella. Cover the skillet with aluminum foil and let the cheese melt. Finally, top with the tomato mixture and drizzle with the balsamic glaze. For best results, serve promptly. Serve over rice, pasta, or zucchini noodles with a sprinkle of Parmesan Cheese.
Recipe tips
- Slice 2 large chicken breasts in half lengthwise, creating four thinner cutlets. You can also pound the chicken thinner with a meat mallet.
- For optimal flavor, use the best fresh sun-ripened tomatoes you can find. They are one of the primary ingredients in this dish.
- Don’t add the basil to the bruschetta mixture until you are about ready to serve.
- I like shredded fresh mozzarella because it melts so well, but you can also use sliced mozzarella.
- Quality matters when it comes to balsamic vinegar. This article on how to choose balsamic vinegar gives some helpful insight.
- If you don’t have Italian seasoning in your spice cabinet, you may still have the spices to make the blend, like basil, oregano, rosemary, red pepper flakes, and thyme. Here is an easy recipe for Italian seasoning.
What to serve with Bruschetta Chicken
- Spaghetti or angel hair pasta
- Minestrone soup
- Crusty baguettes
- Italian salad
- Olive Garden copycat salad
- A glass of pinot grigio, sauvignon blanc, or a rose
- Garlic butter mushrooms
- Roasted asparagus
- Creamy asparagus soup
- Panzanella salad
Storage and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat at reduced power in the microwave to keep from overcooking the tomatoes. Or in a skillet over low heat.
More Chicken Recipes
Easy Bruschetta Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
Balsamic Glaze
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
Bruschetta Topping
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts see notes
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided in half
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ fresh ground black pepper
- 1 ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Combine the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a saucepan. Bring it to a low boil and then reduce it to a simmer. Simmer until it is reduced by half; about 10-15 minutes stirring several times. It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- In a medium bowl gently stir together the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and chopped basil. Taste, and if desired, add more salt and black pepper.
- Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Brush it over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Heat 1 1/2-2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Reduce the heat to medium-low and top each chicken breast with about 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella. Cover the skillet with aluminum foil and let the cheese melt.
- Top with the tomato mixture and drizzle with the balsamic glaze. For best results, serve promptly.
Notes
- Slice 2 large chicken breasts in half lengthwise, creating 4 thinner chicken cutlets. Or pound the chicken thinner with a meat mallet.
- For optimal flavor, use the best fresh sun-ripened tomatoes that you can get. They really are one of the primary ingredients in this dish.
- Don’t add the basil to the bruschetta mixture until you are ready to serve.
- I like to use shredded fresh mozzarella because it melts so well, but you can also use sliced mozzarella.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat at reduced power in the microwave to keep from overcooking the tomatoes.
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Penelope
Winner, winner, chicken dinner. What a yummy combination of flavors. We loved it and will make it again. Thanks for the inspiration!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Penelope!
Emily Gilroy
This was delicious! This brushetta recipe was excellent! I think this is my new favorite chicken recipe! I am holding on to this recipe. Thank you!
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Emily!
Kelsey
Your recipe for bruschetta chicken was absolutely delicious! What I love most about this dish is its simplicity and freshness. With just a handful of ingredients, this meal is bursting with flavor.
Beth Pierce
I agree, Kelsey!
Stephanie Larson
Such a clever recipe. I would not have thought to use bruschetta on top of anything other than toast. This recipe creates a delicious chicken dinner the whole family enjoyed – would not change a thing!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Stephanie! I agree!
Bernie
Can canned tomatoes or sun dried tomatoes in a jar be used in this recipe? I LOVE your recipes thank you for making me a better cook.
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome. It is my pleasure. Yes, you can use canned tomatoes or sundried tomatoes although I do think diced canned tomatoes (drained) would work better.
Catalina
Oh my goodness! This chicken is everything I need for tonight!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Catalina! Enjoy!!
Allyson Reed Zea
I make this all the time and it’s always a hit!
veenaazmanov
This is a delicious and flavorful chicken recipe. The Bruschetta topping was so yummy. Festive recipe for sure.
Erik
The topping is so flavorful!
Aimee Mars
Have been looking for a new way to make bruschetta chicken and this was delicious! Everyone in my family devoured it!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Aimee! I am so happy that everyone liked it!
Beti
My family really enjoyed this! Its the perfect meal!
katerina
This bruschetta chicken was absolutely amazing! I love the flavors! YUM! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Sandra
My family loved this dish! Looking forward to making it again sometime this week! So good!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Sandra! So glad that they liked it!
Claudia Lamascolo
What a great recipe, delicious and easy I will definitely make this again!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Claudia! So glad that you enjoyed it!
Nikki
Oh does this chicken look and sound fabulous! Love the balsamic glaze on top. It brings everything together.
Juliane
Can’t really go wrong with chicken!