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Bruschetta Chicken

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An upscale and easy weeknight dinner featuring juicy seared chicken breasts topped with a fresh tomato-basil mix and melted mozzarella, finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts (bone-in, skin-on) Boneless skin-on or boneless skinless will work; reduce oven time for boneless.
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning For herbaceous flavor.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Season generously.
Cheese and Toppings
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded Substitutions include provolone, fontina, or a blend.
  • 1 cup sun-ripened tomatoes, diced Cherry tomatoes halved are excellent.
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped Adds aroma and flavor.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Enhances flavor.
  • 1/4 cup balsamic glaze If you don’t have glaze, reduce balsamic vinegar to syrupy consistency.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Use neutral oil with high smoke point if your pan runs hot.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken dry and season both sides with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, a pinch of salt, and a drizzle of olive oil. Let sit for a few minutes to marry flavors.
Searing the Chicken
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down and press gently.
  2. Sear until skin is deep golden and crisp, about 6–8 minutes. Don’t crowd the pan; work in batches if needed.
Cooking
  1. Turn chicken over and transfer skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 18–22 minutes (less for boneless) until an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F (74°C).
  2. Remove skillet, spoon the tomato-basil mixture onto each breast, then sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella.
  3. Switch the oven to broil and return the skillet for 1–3 minutes, watching carefully, until cheese is bubbly and starting to brown.
  4. Remove from oven, rest chicken for 5 minutes, then finish with a generous drizzle of balsamic glaze and a few fresh basil leaves.
  5. Transfer to plates and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Resting is essential to keep juices locked in; cutting too soon will cause dryness. For a glossy finish, spoon a small amount of pan juices over the chicken before adding the tomato topping.
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