Mozzarella Bruschetta Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken topped with fresh tomato bruschetta and melted mozzarella for an easy Italian-inspired dinner.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Bruschetta Topping

07 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
08 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
13 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Cheese

15 - 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

→ Garnish

16 - Additional fresh basil, for serving
17 - Balsamic glaze, for drizzling (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Pat the chicken breasts dry. Rub with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
04 - While the chicken sears, combine tomatoes, red onion, garlic, basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl to make the bruschetta topping.
05 - Top each chicken breast with a generous spoonful of bruschetta mixture and slices of mozzarella.
06 - Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with extra basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze if desired.
08 - Serve immediately with a fresh salad or roasted vegetables.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The contrast between hot melty cheese and cool fresh tomatoes is absolutely addictive
  • It comes together in under 45 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy Italian restaurant
  • Leftovers actually taste better the next day when the flavors have had time to really become friends
02 -
  • Do not skip the searing step, it creates a flavor foundation that baking alone cannot achieve
  • Let the chicken rest before cutting into it or all those beautiful juices will escape onto your cutting board
  • The bruschetta can be made a few hours ahead and kept at room temperature while you prep everything else
03 -
  • Invest in an instant-read thermometer, 165 degrees is the sweet spot for juicy chicken every single time
  • Let your mozzarella come to room temperature before slicing for more even melting

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