Bruschetta Chicken on Sourdough

Using regular seasoned chicken breasts.

Using Pesto Chicken Breast package from Trader Joe's

Original recipe: Bruschetta Chicken

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

Bruschetta Topping

(or buy it from Trader Joe's--it's delicious)

3 diced tomatoes
¼ cup chopped fresh basil ribbons
1 tsp dried oregano
¾ tsp dried thyme
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

2 chicken breasts*
1 tbsp olive oil
5 oz. fresh mozzarella, (sliced fairly thin (can freeze 20 minutes beforehand for easier slicing))

Topping: 3 Tbsp balsamic glaze
4 medium slices (4 oz) sourdough bread (for serving)

*Alternate Idea

Buy a pre-marinated "Pesto Chicken Breast" package from Trader Joes!

Directions

Note: Skip the first 5 ingredients above to make bruschetta and just buy some premade from TJ’s!

In a bowl, toss together tomatoes, 2 tbsp EVOO, basil, garlic, with salt & pepper to taste. Rest 20 minutes.
Brush tops of bread with the 2 tsp EVOO & season w/ pepper. Toast at 400° for 4 min per side on a baking sheet or in a toaster.
Cut through the length of the chicken breasts horizontally through the thickness to create 4 pieces, then pound with a meat mallet to even out the pieces.
Dry chicken with paper towels then season both sides with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer.
Cook until golden brown, about 4 - 5 minutes, then flip. Add sliced mozzarella. Cook about 4 minutes longer (till 165°).
Off heat, add bruschetta (the juices will help scrape up those browned bits from the bottom of the pan as you plate it, don't forget to stir them in).
Individually plate each chicken breast (and the bruschetta topping) slightly overlapping a slice of the bread on serving plates. Drizzle with balsamic glaze immediately before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Bruschetta Chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 582

Calories from Fat 270

% Daily Value*

Fat 30g

46%

Saturated Fat 9g

56%

Trans Fat 0.02g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 15g

Cholesterol 142mg

47%

Sodium 710mg

31%

Potassium 976mg

28%

Carbohydrates 26g

Fiber 2g

Sugar 6g

Protein 51g

102%

Vitamin A 1909IU

38%

Vitamin C 18mg

22%

Calcium 338mg

34%

Iron 3mg

17%

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