Skillet Bruschetta Chicken

A delicious, easy to make chicken dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This skillet bruschetta chicken will be a family favorite!

If you’re looking for a vibrant and easy meal that your whole family will love, then skillet bruschetta chicken is the recipe for you!

With juicy pan-seared chicken infused with the delectable taste of bruschetta topping, it combines fresh ingredients with classic Italian flavors to create a satisfying dinner.

Not only does this dish come together in just 30 minutes, but there are just five simple steps involved, so even novice cooks can make it with ease.

In addition to being quick and tasty, all those bruschetta toppings make this scrumptious meal healthy too – no need to worry about scrimping on flavor when trying to incorporate more vegetables into meals!

So gather your ingredients; we’ll show you how to get from start-to plate in just 30 minutes!

Why You Will LOVE This Skillet Bruschetta Chicken

• Incredibly easy to make
• Simple, fresh ingredients
• Extremely versatile & customizable
• Full of delicious flavours
• Ideal weekday dinner
• Can be made in advance and reheated
• Great for meal prep!
• Leftovers can be stored easily

What is Bruschetta?

Bruschetta is a simple Italian appetizer dish that is typically made with grilled bread, olive oil, and garlic. The toppings can vary, but are usually tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan cheese. Bruschetta is often served as an appetizer or light meal.

Skillet Bruschetta Chicken is a quick and easy recipe that combines the flavors of bruschetta with chicken. The chicken is cooked in a skillet with Italian-inspired seasonings, then topped with fresh Bruschetta. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal!

How to Store Leftover Bruschetta Chicken

If you have any leftover Bruschetta Chicken, transfer the chicken into an airtight container and place in the refrigerator. If possible, consume within three days for optimal freshness.

If you plan on saving the leftovers for longer than three days, freeze them instead. To do this, transfer the Bruschetta Chicken into a freezer-safe container and store in the freezer. When ready to eat, allow the chicken to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating. Be sure to consume within three months.

The best way to reheat the leftovers is by using the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F and place the Bruschetta Chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until just heated through.

Alternatively, you can reheat in the microwave, but be sure to do so in short intervals to avoid overcooking the chicken.

No matter how you reheat the leftovers, be sure to check that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F before consuming.

About the Ingredients for Skillet Bruschetta Chicken

Tomatoes – Roma tomatoes are your best bet but campari or san marzano are both a good choice.

Onion – You only need a little red onion here so it might be tempting to use yellow onion but don’t. You want the red onion.

Basil – Fresh basil is essential. Do not substitute with dry basil for the bruschetta.

Garlic – Feel free to use more garlic if you like.

Cheese – Shred your own mozzarella cheese, prepared shredded cheese has additives that affect how it melts.

Vinegar – If you don’t have balsamic vinegar you can substitute with red wine vinegar mixed with 2 teaspoons of sugar.

Chicken – I used boneless skinless chicken breasts. You could use chicken things if you prefer dark meat but I highly recommend chicken breasts.

Seasonings – For the chicken we are using dried spices and herbs along with salt and pepper. You can substitute with Italian seasoning if you prefer.

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How to Make Skillet Bruschetta Chicken

Yields: 4 servings | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Bruschetta:

• 1 cup roma or campari tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tablespoons red onion, diced
• ⅓ cup fresh basil, stems removed and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

For the Chicken:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoons salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Add all the bruschetta ingredients to a medium bowl.

Stir to combine. Set aside.

In a small bowl, combine onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, dried basil, salt and pepper.

Season both sides of chicken.

Heat one tablespoon of avocado oil in a cast iron skillet on medium-high heat. After the oil is hot, place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet. Allow the chicken to cook for 2 minutes each side.

Turn off the heat and place the skillet in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes to finish the cooking process. Internal temperature of chicken should reach 165 degrees F when fully cooked.

Remove skillet from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes. Spoon on fresh bruschetta mixture and enjoy!