Name: Pesto Bruschetta Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless, sliced lengthways to make 4 fillets); 4 Tbsp Homemade Pesto Sauce (or store-bought); 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes (chopped); 1 Garlic Cloves (minced); 3 Tbsp Toasted Pine Nuts; Shredded fresh basil; 1 Tbsp Olive Oil; Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

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This Pesto Bruschetta Chicken recipe is so flavorful. Perfectly prepared with pesto as a base and topped with a delicious and easy to make bruschetta topping. Ready in less than 30 minutes.

This Pesto Bruschetta Chicken recipe does not have any additional cheese or balsamic reduction added to it. We love how simple and flavorful this meal is. The Pesto makes this bruschetta chicken recipe just extra. If you are looking got a Homemade Pesto Sauce, I do have one. Just click HERE.

If you’re looking for other delicious and easy chicken recipes, why not also try my Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken or my Easy Greek Chicken Salad Recipe!

why you’ll love this bruschetta chicken recipe

Two delicious dishes in one! You have pesto chicken, which is then anointed with this vibrant and fresh bruschetta topping – this chicken dish is literally loaded with flavors!
Easy to make. If you’re looking for an easy and delicious chicken recipe, look no further. You won’t believe this comes together with just 8 ingredients and goes from pantry to table in less than 30 mins.
A healthy weeknight meal. Protein-packed chicken, topped with juicy fresh tomatoes – this clocks in at less than 300 calories per serving.

ingredients you’ll need

Chicken Breasts: Boneless, skinless, and sliced.
Pesto: Homemade or store-bought.
Bruschetta Topping: Cheery tomatoes, garlic cloves, pine nuts, fresh basil. salt and pepper.

How to make this bruschetta chicken recipe

Coat the chicken – Rub chicken fillets with pesto sauce on all sides.
Cook the chicken – In a large pan or grill, cook chicken for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the inside.
Make the bruschetta topping – in a bowl, combine all bruschetta topping ingredients.
Combine – Top each chicken fillet with the bruschetta mixture and serve immediately. Enjoy!

recipe notes and tips

You can make your own pesto or, to save time, you can get fresh pesto from the store. Costco has an amazing pesto you can get.
You can make the bruschetta topping up to a day in advance, but it’s best fresh.
Fresh tomatoes and fresh basil really take this bruschetta topping to the next level!
You can use a grill or pan to cook the chicken, grilling uses less oil.
If you are feeling decadent you can place a slice of mozzarella cheese on the chicken before adding the bruschetta topping.

faq’s

What is Bruschetta?

Let’s talk about what Bruschetta actually is. It is an Italian dish that basically consists of grilled bread that’s rubbed in garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. There have been many variations of toppings added to a bruschetta recipe that includes, tomatoes, cheese, nuts, beans, balsamic reduction, and so on. A Bruschetta Chicken means swapping the bread with the chicken.

Is Bruschetta the bread or the topping

Whenever I used to hear the word bruschetta, the first thing that came to mind was the tomato mixture that goes on top of the bread. But, bruschetta is actually the bread that’s grilled and not the topping.

what to serve with this bruschetta chicken recipe

This dish goes well with a whole host of sides, from traditional to low carb. Here are some ideas:

how to store leftovers

Store the chicken and bruschetta separately. You can transfer leftovers to airtight containers, then store in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat the chicken, use either the microwave or the oven. If using the oven, set to 400F, put the chicken in a baking dish covered with foil, then bake for about 10 minutes or until heated through.

Can i freeze this bruschetta chicken?

Stored in an airtight container or freezer bag, the chicken will last for 4 months. The chicken reheats best when thawed overnight in the fridge first.

Because of its high water content, the bruschetta topping does not freeze well! This is best kept fresh.

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