Pesto Chicken Bruschetta
A delicious Pesto Chicken Bruschetta recipe featuring marinated cherry tomatoes and fresh basil, perfect for a delightful meal.
Equipment
- oven
- grill
- Baking Dish
- Small bowl
Ingredients
Tomato Mixture
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1¼ teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper plus more for serving
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice from about 1 lemon
- 4 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Chicken and Cheese
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1¾ pounds)
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- ½ cup pesto homemade or store bought
Instructions
Cooking Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center position.
- In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and basil. Set aside to marinate for 20 minutes.
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel and rub all over with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Place in a baking dish and bake until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F, about 20-25 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven, place a slice of fresh mozzarella on each breast. Return to the oven until the cheese melts, 2-3 minutes more.
- Top the chicken with a dollop of pesto and a scoop of bruschetta. Serve immediately.
- Alternatively, preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Place the chicken on the grill and cook until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F, about 5-6 minutes each side. Place a slice of fresh mozzarella on each breast and cook another 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese melts. Top the chicken with a dollop of pesto and a scoop of bruschetta. Serve immediately.
Notes
This dish can be grilled instead of baked for an alternative cooking method.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg
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