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Bruschetta Chicken with Balsamic Glaze

Bruschetta Chicken with Balsamic Glaze


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Ingredients

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  • 34 chicken breasts, about 2 lbs, cut in half or thirds
  • 3 cups chopped tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil (are 12 TB dried basil)
  • 2 cloves fresh minced garlic
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 oz shredded mozzarella cheese (about 1 cup)
  • 2 oz freshly grated parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup)

For garnish (optional)

  • Fresh chopped basil
  • Balsamic Glaze

Balsamic Glaze (you can use store bought or make this simple recipe:

  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375˚F
  2. Chop the roma tomatoes into small 1/4 inch pieces. Chop basil and garlic. In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes, basil, and garlic with the vinegar and half of the salt and pepper.
  3. Lay the chicken breasts flat in the bottom of a large baking dish and season with the remaining salt and pepper. Pour the tomato mixture over the top of the chicken and then use a spatula to spread it evenly over the chicken. Top with the mozzarella cheese.
  4. Bake on the middle oven rack for 35-45 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F.
  5. Top with fresh chopped basil and balsamic glaze to garnish. Serve hot and Enjoy!

For The Balsamic Glaze:(If making from scratch, prepare while chicken is cooking.)

  1. Combine sugar and vinegar in a small saucepan over high heat and bring to the boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low; allow to simmer for 5-8 minutes or until mixture has thickened and reduced to a glaze.