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Baked Bruschetta Chicken

If you’re looking for a twist on your typical (boring) chicken dinner, you have to try this Baked Bruschetta Chicken. Topped with fresh mozzarella, homemade croutons and a sweet balsamic glaze it wil
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Chicken Breasts

  • 1.5 lb Chicken Breasts
  • 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella
  • 1 tb Season All
  • 1 tb Italian Herbs

Bruschetta

  • 10 oz Cherry Tomatoes
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • ¼ cup Red Onion
  • .5 oz Basil
  • 1 tb Red Wine Vinegar
  • Salt + Pepper to taste

Garlic Croutons

  • 1 tb Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic
  • 1 tb Parsley
  • Salt + Pepper to taste

Balsamic Glaze

  • ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tb Honey

Instructions
 

Par-cook Chicken Breasts

  • Take 1 teaspoon oil and garlic paste and rub over chicken. Season chicken breasts with Italian Seasoning and Season All.
  • In a pan on medium/high heat, sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes.
  • Flip and finish in oven on 375 degrees until cooked through. (between 5-10 minutes depending on oven)

Bruschetta

  • Dice cherry tomatoes in half and place in a medium sized bowl
  • Roughly chop garlic, red onion and basil and place in bowl
  • Add red wine vinegar to bowl
  • Season with salt and pepper and stir

Garlic Croutons

  • Slice French Bread to 1" slices, dice into small cubes and place in a bowl
  • Add olive oil, garlic, parsley and season with salt and pepper, stir

Balsamic Glaze

  • In a small sauté pan on medium/high heat, add balsamic vinegar to pan
  • When vinegar comes to a boil, reduce heat and stir in honey
  • Cook sauce until vinegar completely reduces and thickens

Baked Bruschetta Chicken

  • Turn oven to broil (500 degrees)
  • Once chicken is cooked through, remove from oven and top with bruschetta, fresh mozzarella and garlic croutons
  • Place mixture on broil for 3-5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and croutons are crispy
  • Remove from oven and drizzle balsamic glaze over dish
  • Let cool and enjoy!
Keyword Baked Bruschetta Chicken, Bruschetta Chicken, Easy Chicken Dinner