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Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken

A simple, flavorful chicken topped with fresh bruschetta and shaved Parmesan for an easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts halved horizontally to make 4 fillets
  • 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • 4 Roma tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1/4 red onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic alternative to red onion, finely chopped (optional)
  • 4 tablespoons fresh basil shredded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly shaved
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar optional (for glaze)

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken breasts dry and slice each horizontally to make 4 thinner fillets.
  • Season both sides of the chicken fillets with Italian seasoning, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a grill pan or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sear the chicken fillets until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes per side depending on thickness; remove from the pan and let rest.
  • While the chicken cooks, combine the chopped Roma tomatoes, finely chopped red onion (or 3 cloves minced garlic if using), shredded basil, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and a pinch of salt in a bowl; mix gently to make the bruschetta topping.
  • Spoon the tomato mixture evenly over each chicken fillet, then sprinkle with freshly shaved Parmesan cheese.
  • To make a balsamic glaze (optional), combine the 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar and 2 teaspoons brown sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened to a glaze, about 5–8 minutes; if omitting sugar, simmer 12–15 minutes until reduced.
  • Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the plated chicken if desired and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Grill Pan or Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small Saucepan
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Spoons

Notes

  • If you don’t have Italian seasoning, combine 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, and 1 tsp dried parsley.