Pan-Seared Bruschetta Chicken
Juicy chicken breasts topped with warm tomato-basil compote and melted mozzarella. A quick Italian favorite that feels elegant but takes just 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 45g
Ingredients
- 4 4 oz each chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 2 medium fresh tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ¾ cup fresh mozzarella, torn into chunks
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
- 2
Combine diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, 1 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~90 seconds.
- 4
Sear chicken 5 minutes per side without moving. Edges should brown; interior stays tender.
- 5
Spoon tomato mixture onto each breast, then scatter mozzarella on top.
- 6
Cover skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook 3–4 minutes until cheese melts.
- 7
Slide onto plates and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with lid
- paper towels
- cutting board
- knife
- small bowl
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