Description
This pesto chicken bruschetta is a low carb and healthy alternative to a traditional Italian bruschetta. Grilled chicken topped with Mozzarella cheese, basil pesto, flavorful tomatoes and homemade balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
For The Chicken
- 2 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally to make 4 fillets
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
For The Topping
- 4 slices Mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup store-bought or homemade pesto
For The Bruschetta
- 10 ounces ( 300 grams) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4-5 basil leaves, cut into thin strips
For The Glaze
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar, optional
Instructions
Tomato Bruschetta
- In a medium bowl toss together the tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Set aside.
The Balsamic Glaze
- Combine the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the glaze thickened. Keep aside.
Chicken
- Heat oil in a grill pan or griddle. Alternatively heat your oven to 400°F|200°C.
- Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper on both sides.
- Grilled chicken: Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 10 minutes ( 5 minutes per side) or until cooked through and the internal temperature is 165°F. When the chicken is almost done, top each fillet with a slice of mozzarella and allow to melt slightly.
- Cooking in the oven: Place the seasoned chicken into a baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, top each fillet with a slice of mozzarella.
- Remove from the heat and top with 1-2 tablespoons pesto and a generous scoop of tomato bruschetta.
- Garnish with basil leaves. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze.
- Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Chicken recipes
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 258kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 152mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 96mg
Keywords: pesto chicken bruschetta, pesto chicken, chicken breast