Bruschetta Chicken
Bruschetta chicken is fresh, juicy, and full of flavor. Tender pan-seared chicken topped with a vibrant mix of tomatoes, basil, garlic, and balsamic vinegar delivers a classic bruschetta taste without the bread. This easy recipe is perfect for quick dinners or meal prep.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt and black pepper
Bruschetta Topping
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
Optional Garnish
- to taste shaved parmesan cheese
- to drizzle balsamic glaze
- to garnish extra chopped basil
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.
- Rub each chicken piece with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 6–7 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, minced garlic, chopped basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir gently and let sit for at least 10 minutes.
- Spoon a generous amount of the bruschetta topping over each chicken breast.
- Optional: Sprinkle with shaved parmesan and drizzle balsamic glaze.
- Serve immediately while the chicken is warm.
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Notes
For meal prep, store the chicken and bruschetta topping separately to keep textures fresh.