All you need for this recipe is some boneless chicken breast, a jar of tomato bruschetta topping, and fresh mozzarella
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
Olive oil spray
Bruschetta topping (recipe below) -OR- a 12oz. jar of Trader Joe’s bruschetta topping
4 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
fresh basil and/or parsley, for garnish
Bruschetta Topping
1-14oz. can diced tomatoes
2 tsp dried herbs - any combination of basil, oregano, or all-purpose Italian seasoning
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Season both sides of the chicken with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Spray a small glass baking dish with oil (dish should be large enough to fit the chicken side by side in a single layer). Spread the bruschetta topping over the chicken. Bake until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F, about 35-40 minutes. 20 minutes into the bake time, add the sliced mozzarella on top and return to the oven to finish cooking. Switch your oven to “broil” during the last 5-10 minutes to brown the melted cheese.
When the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. Carefully transfer the chicken onto a cutting board and cut it into 1/2” thick slices. Then, return the slices to the baking dish, nestling them into the bruschetta sauce. Sprinkle fresh herbs on top, and serve with your choice of sides.
Visuals
This stuff is amazing. No TJ's here in Hawaii, but if you have a jar from another brand, definitely give it a try! Or, just make your own (recipe above).
Boneless, skinless chicken breast, seasoned, then topped with bruschetta topping, fresh mozzarella, and herbs.
This is what it looks like when it's done baking. At this point, let it rest, then cut the chicken into slices.
One chicken breast is more than one serving per person. Slicing it when it has finished cooking allows for better portion control. It also soaks up the juices from the bruschetta topping, which means more flavor per bite!
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