Easy Bruschetta Chicken
Impress everyone at the table with this easy One-Skillet Bruschetta Chicken recipe! Tender chicken is made in one skillet with healthy veggies and a tangy balsamic glaze — all under 30 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts pounded to 1-inch thick and cut into four 4-oz. portions
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt plus more to taste, divided
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2-3 Tbsp. olive oil divided
- 1 bunch asparagus ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
Bruschetta Topping:
- 2 cups diced vine-ripened tomatoes from 4-5 medium tomatoes
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup thinly sliced basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze optional*
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine garlic powder, ½ tsp. salt, pepper, and Italian seasonings. Whisk to combine. Sprinkle seasoning ingredients over chicken breasts and press in lightly.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons olive oil and chicken breasts to a large skillet over medium heat. Cookfor 7-8 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- For the Tomato Bruschetta: While chicken is cooking, combine tomatoes, red onion, basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil and ¼ teaspoon salt. Mix until combined.
- Remove chicken from the pan once cooked and add 1 tablespoon olive oil, asparagus, a splash of water, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until crisp and bright green.
- Serve chicken and asparagus with bruschetta topping and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Enjoy!
Notes
- Glaze. The balsamic glaze is NOT calculated in the nutrition facts.
- Chicken. Tenderize the chicken before cooking for the best results.
- Tomatoes. Campari tomatoes make the most flavorful bruschetta.
- Storage. Keep this bruschetta chicken and asparagus in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. It's best if you keep the bruschetta topping separate from the chicken and asparagus.
- Freezing. The chicken can be safely frozen for up to 4 to 6 months. Do not freeze the bruschetta, it will not thaw correctly.
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 613mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 765IU | Vitamin C: 12.8mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
