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A plate of bruschetta chicken with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil on top and a side salad.
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Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

Grilled Bruschetta Chicken combines perfectly grilled chicken with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and melty mozzarella cheese. It's the perfect main dish to serve for dinner or to meal prep for easy lunches.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: bruschetta chicken, grilled bruschetta chicken
Servings: 4
Author: Jeannie

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced into four servings
  • ½ cup Italian salad dressing for the chicken marinade
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes chopped
  • ¼ cup Italian salad dressing for the tomatoes
  • ½ small red onion optional
  • 2 tablespoons basil finely sliced
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese 1 per piece of chicken

For Serving

  • balsamic glaze to drizzle on the chicken if desired
  • black pepper to taste
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Marinate the chicken in ½ cup Italian dressing for two to four hours.
    1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, ½ cup Italian salad dressing
  • Preheat the grill to 350°F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, ¼ cup Italian dressing, diced red onion, and finely chopped basil.
    2 cups cherry tomatoes, ¼ cup Italian salad dressing, ½ small red onion, 2 tablespoons basil
  • Place the seasoned chicken on foil, folding up the edges to contain the marinade.
  • Cook on the grill for 8-10 minutes. Flip the chicken, add a slice of cheese to each piece of chicken and scoop the tomato mixture over the chicken.
    4 slices mozzarella cheese
  • Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes.Top with a drizzle of balsamic reduction or a drizzle of tangy balsamic glaze and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
    balsamic glaze, black pepper, salt

Notes

Once cooked, the internal temperature of the chicken should be 165°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 4965mg | Potassium: 627mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 1mg