Description
This Healthy Bruschetta Chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a flavorful tomato and herb topping, finished with a balsamic glaze. It’s a fresh and delicious dish that’s perfect for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- 4 chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
For the Bruschetta Topping:
- 3 ripe roma tomatoes (diced)
- 7 basil leaves (chopped)
- 1 sprig oregano (chopped)
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
For the Balsamic Glaze:
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Chicken: Add olive oil to a sauté pan or cast iron skillet. Heat pan to medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, and dried basil. Cook until browned on each side, about 5 minutes per side. Add garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant.
- Bruschetta: In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chopped basil, oregano, minced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Balsamic Glaze: In a small saucepan, bring balsamic vinegar to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the bruschetta-topped chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Saute, Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Bruschetta Chicken, Healthy Chicken Recipe, Balsamic Glaze, Tomato Basil Chicken
