Bruschetta Chicken is an easy recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights. Simple, pan-seared chicken is topped with freshly made bruschetta and garlic breadcrumbs. This family-friendly recipe can be on the dinner table in less than 30 minutes!
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Bruschetta is most commonly known as an Italian, fresh tomato mixture served on crostini as a snack or appetizer.
It is simple, fresh and delicious. It’s no wonder that people have started coming up with new ways to incorporate bruschetta – such as this Bruschetta Chicken or another one of our recipes for Bruschetta Crackers with Mozzarella Cheese.
The chicken is seasoned with salt and pepper, then pan-seared in olive oil to give it a golden crust. It is then topped with a warm bruschetta mixture made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and balsamic vinegar.
For fun, and to a little more flavor and texture, it’s topped with garlic breadcrumbs.
You can serve this chicken over pasta, spaghetti squash or zoodles, or enjoy it as it is, if you prefer.
Why This Recipe Works
This is a really quick and easy, family friendly recipe. You only need 9 ingredients, including salt, pepper and olive oil, and about 30 minutes to prepare this dish.
You can make the bruschetta and garlic breadcrumbs ahead of time to help speed up the cooking process even more later.
This recipe can be modified to suit gluten free and low carb diets (see the notes section of the recipe card) and is a great recipe for meal prep.
How to Make Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
Garlic Breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs: use gluten free, if needed.
Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts: use small or thin cut chicken breasts.
- salt
- pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Bruschetta
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4-5 roma tomatoes (diced small)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons basil (cut into ribbons)
The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.
Prep!
Dice the tomatoes, mince the garlic and cut the basil into ribbons.
If you are serving this chicken with pasta, spaghetti squash or zoodles, you want to prepare those so that they will finish at about the same time as the chicken.
Create!
Garlic Breadcrumbs
Heat a teaspoon of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat and add the garlic. Cook for about a minute, then add the breadcrumbs.
Cook an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until the breadcrumbs are lightly browned and toasted.
Remove from the pan, place in a bowl and set aside to cool.
Chicken
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken and cook about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and no longer pink in the center. The internal temperature of the chicken needs to reach 165°F on a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the thickest portion.
Remove to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Return the skillet to the stove top.
Bruschetta
Lower the heat to medium and add another teaspoon of olive oil to the skillet the chicken was cooked in.
Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, then add the tomatoes and heat until just warmed through.
Stir in the balsamic vinegar.
Nestle the chicken breasts back into the pan.
Present!
Garnish the chicken with as much of the breadcrumbs and basil as you like.
Serve as is or over pasta, spaghetti squash or zoodles.
How to Make This Recipe Gluten Free
Making this recipe gluten free is super easy. Just be sure to use gluten free breadcrumbs, or omit them. For serving, make sure your pasta is gluten free.
How to Make This Recipe Low Carb
To make this recipe low carb, enjoy this chicken on its own or serve over spaghetti squash or zoodles. You may also want to omit the breadcrumbs.
Tips and Techniques
- Rather than pan-searing, you can grill or bake the chicken, if you prefer.
- To save time, you can make the bruschetta topping ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. You can also make the garlic breadcrumbs ahead of time and store those covered in a cool, dry place until needed.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3-4 days.
FAQ’s
What Sides Do You Serve With Bruschetta Chicken?
Bruschetta Chicken is often served over pasta, spaghetti squash, or zucchini noodles. Salads also pairs well with this dish.
Is Bruschetta Chicken Healthy?
In general, bruschetta chicken can be considered healthy. It’s made with whole ingredients including chicken, tomatoes, garlic and basil.
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Bruschetta Chicken
Ingredients
Garlic Breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced)
- 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (small or thin cut)
- salt
- pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Bruschetta
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4-5 roma tomatoes (diced small)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons basil (cut into ribbons)
Instructions
Garlic Breadcrumbs
- Heat a teaspoon of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat.1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, then the breadcrumbs and cook another 2-3 minutes until golden. Place in a bowl and set aside to cool.2 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
Chicken
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Add the chicken and cook about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and no longer pink in the center. The internal temperature of the chicken needs to reach 165°F on a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the thickest portion.
- Remove to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Return the skillet to the stove top.
Bruschetta
- Lower the heat to medium and add another teaspoon of olive oil to the skillet the chicken was cooked in.1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, then add the tomatoes and heat until just warmed through.2 cloves garlic, 4-5 roma tomatoes
- Stir in the balsamic vinegar.1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Nestle the chicken breasts back into the pan.
- Garnish the chicken with as much of the breadcrumbs and basil as you like.2 tablespoons basil
- Serve as is or over pasta, spaghetti squash or zoodles.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- Rather than pan-searing, you can grill or bake the chicken, if you prefer.
- To save time, you can make the bruschetta topping ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. You can also make the garlic breadcrumbs ahead of time and store those covered in a cool, dry place until needed.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3-4 days.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published on April 29, 2016. It was updated with new images, an improved recipe, step-by-step instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in July 2024.
