Dinner recipes that I can make in a skillet are among my favorites, particularly when I want to make something quickly with tons of flavor. This Bruschetta Chicken recipe is just one of many amazing chicken recipes that you’ll find here, and it’s going to be a favorite for your family. If you’ve made my Marry Me Chicken, Honey Garlic Chicken, or Creamy Mushroom Chicken, you’ll know what I’m talking about. If you haven’t made those yet, no worries! Start with this Bruschetta Chicken recipe, and come back to those next time you want to make dinner in under half an hour.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Key Ingredients
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Chicken Cutlets: Slice boneless, skinless chicken breasts into thin cutlets, or buy them already cut from the store to save time. If needed, trim any fat from the breasts, and pound out the cutlets so that they are even in thickness. Seasonings: I’m using Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper to season the chicken as well as the tomato topping. Diced Tomatoes: Roma tomatoes work really well for bruschetta as they are firm and not as watery as other varieties. That said, you can use whatever tomatoes you have. Bruschetta chicken is especially delicious with fresh, summertime garden tomatoes. Basil: Use fresh basil leaves please! This gives amazing herb flavor to the bruschetta topping. Wash the basil and chop it up finely. Garlic: 3 cloves of fresh garlic, minced, are added to the chicken right before it’s finished cooking. Delicious! Butter and Oil: I like to use both types of fat to sear chicken breasts. You can use just olive oil if you prefer. Parmesan Cheese: Freshly shaved parmesan tops the chicken. Balsamic Glaze: Look for this in the store near the balsamic vinegar. It’s just a thickened balsamic that has had sugar added and been condensed.
How to Make Bruschetta Chicken
Recipe Tips
Don’t burn the garlic. You’ll notice that the garlic only needs 30 minutes to cook. This is because garlic can burn very easily, and any longer than 30 seconds is too long. Make this dairy-free. Skip the butter and the parmesan cheese to make a dairy-free version of bruschetta chicken. Make-Ahead. If you want to make part of this recipe ahead of time, you can cook the chicken breasts and then store them in the fridge for up to 2 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, reheat the chicken, then top with freshly made bruschetta mix, cheese, and balsamic. Make More. This recipe can easily be doubled to serve up to 6 people. Simply double the amount of ingredients. Follow the recipe as written, being sure to cook the chicken in batches so that you don’t overcrowd the pan.
Do you love garlic like I do? Make my Creamy Garlic Chicken next!
What to Serve with Bruschetta Chicken
Wondering what goes well with chicken bruschetta? Good news, I have lots of great ideas! This healthy chicken meal will be tasty with so many of your favorite side dishes, or maybe you’ll find a new idea here. Start with a Salad: Add more fresh veggies to the meal by serving a simple salad. This copycat Olive Garden Salad is perfect, or may you’d prefer to make a homemade Caesar Salad instead. To keep with the basil and tomatoes theme, try a Caprese Salad or an extra special Burrata cheese topped caprese. Add a Starch: You have lots of options here, whether you’re in the mood for potatoes, rice, or pasta you’ll find the perfect side dish recipe here. I like Buttered Noodles, Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes, or Mushroom Rice with this recipe. A simple side of polenta or Garlic Bread is yummy too! Watching Carbs? Skip the pasta and potatoes and opt for low carb sides like Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower, Roasted Broccolini, zucchini noodles, or Sauteed Mushrooms instead. For Dessert, I suggest an Italian style favorite like Cannoli Dip or Tiramisu!
Recommended Tools
I love this stainless steel pan. I use it all the time, and it’s particularly great for skillet meals like this one. It has plenty of surface area, cooks and browns the chicken very evenly, and I love the helper handle. Kitchen tongs, I use them for browning chicken, flipping food, etc. Tongs are a kitchen essential for sure. A silicone spatula, I use this spatula for cooking almost every day! It doesn’t damage my pots and pans, and it’s heat resistant so you can safely use it for cooking any recipe.
Add Bruschetta Chicken to your list of easy weeknight dinners now! Everyone loves this healthy recipe and it’s super simple to make. © Little Sunny Kitchen
