Easy Bruschetta Chicken with Garlic Bread Croutons (Edit recipe)

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This easy bruschetta chicken recipe is flavor-packed and ready in under 30 minutes! Chicken breasts are marinated in Italian seasoning, seared, then baked with mozzarella cheese and garlic croutons. Then it's all topped with a warm garlic-infused fresh basil and tomato mixture. This is not your average chicken dinner.

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PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

13

Serves: 4

Ingredients

4 Chicken Breast, 9-10 oz, or chicken thighs
8 Mozzarella Cheese, slices, fresh or dry
1 cup Sourdough Bread, cut into small cubes
4 cloves Garlic, chopped, divided
16 oz Tomato, about 2 cups, chopped
2 Tbsp Basil, Fresh, chopped, plus more to garnish
2 tsp Italian Seasoning, divided
6 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
1.5 tsp Kosher Salt
.5 tsp Black Pepper
1 Parmesan Cheese, optional, sprinkle
1 Organic Balsamic Glaze, optional, drizzle
.5 pinch Sea Salt, to garnish, optional

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Preheat the oven to 375F + position the rack in the center.
Marinate the chicken. Sprinkle the chicken with 3/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning. Then drizzle with 1/2 tbsp olive oil. Flip, and repeat on the second side. (You can marinate the chicken in the fridge overnight for more flavor.)
Sear the chicken + cut the bread. In an oven-safe skillet, over medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil, and saute chicken breast until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes, flip and repeat on the second side. While the chicken cooks cut the cheese and the bread (if using). In a small bowl, toss the bread with Italian seasoning, 1 tsp of chopped garlic (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder), and 1 tbsp olive oil. Set aside.
Top + bake. Top each piece of chicken with 2 slices of mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of bread chunks. Then transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 8-12 minutes until the chicken is cooked through to 165F and the cheese is melty.
Make the fresh tomato bruschetta. While the chicken cooks, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat to a small skillet with the rest of the chopped garlic. Keep a close eye, and allow the garlic to infuse the oil for 1-2 minutes. When you smell the garlic, turn off the heat and stir in the tomatoes and chopped fresh basil. Set aside.
Top the chicken with the bruschetta sauce, balsamic glaze, and basil leaves + serve!

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	349
Fat:	22 g
Carbohydrates:	33 g
Protein:	7 g
Cholesterol:	0 g
Sodium:	822 mg
Fiber:	2 g
Sugars:	3 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.