Mozzarella Bruschetta Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken with tomato bruschetta topping and melted mozzarella cheese

# What You'll 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 Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, ensuring even coating on all sides.
03 - Heat large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown crust forms.
04 - While chicken sears, combine cherry tomatoes, red onion, minced garlic, chopped basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in mixing bowl. Toss gently to combine.
05 - Spoon bruschetta mixture generously over each chicken breast. Arrange fresh mozzarella slices on top of bruschetta layer.
06 - Transfer skillet to oven. Bake for 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and mozzarella is melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
08 - Serve immediately while hot. Pairs well with fresh green salad or roasted vegetables.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The contrast between warm melty mozzarella and cool fresh tomatoes hits every satisfaction point
  • It looks like something from a fancy Italian restaurant but comes together in under 45 minutes
  • The leftovers (if they exist) reheat beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
  • Dry your chicken thoroughly with paper towels before seasoning, otherwise it will steam instead of getting that gorgeous sear
  • Let the bruschetta mixture sit while the chicken cooks so the tomatoes have time to release some of their juices
  • Use an instant read thermometer, 165°F is the difference between juicy chicken and dry disappointment
03 -
  • A cast iron skillet creates the best sear but any oven safe pan will work beautifully
  • Let the chicken come to room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking for even results

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