Bruschetta Chicken
Bruschetta Chicken topped with a refreshing tomato mixture and served with grated parmesan cheese. This quick and easy chicken recipe is perfect for grilling, baking, or in a skillet.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 5 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- Juice of 1 lemon (divided)
- Salt (to taste)
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 vine-ripened tomatoes (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped basil
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- Grated parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Rinse and pat the chicken breast dry with paper towels. Cut the chicken breast into four to five equal pieces. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
- 2
Add 4 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 lemon’s juice, salt, ground black pepper, and Italian seasoning to a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the large bowl and marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- 3
Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place the marinated chicken breast in the skillet and cook for 8 to 10 minutes on each side until charred. (You may need to cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes if the meat is large and thick.)
- 4
Meanwhile, prepare the tomato mixture in a small bowl. Add the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, and the remaining lemon juice. Season with salt and ground black pepper, and toss well.
- 5
Top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- 6
Dish out the chicken breasts. Add a spoonful of the tomato mixture to each and top with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.