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    Pesto Bruschetta Chicken

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    This pesto bruschetta chicken is made with simple feel-good ingredients and is on the table in 35 minutes! This recipe has layers of flavors from the pesto, to the bruschetta, to the chicken. It's a rave-worthy recipe that will be on repeat no matter the time of year!
    This pesto bruschetta chicken is made with simple feel-good ingredients and is on the table in 35 minutes! This recipe has layers of flavors from the pesto, to the bruschetta, to the chicken. It's a rave-worthy recipe that will be on repeat no matter the time of year!
    This pesto bruschetta chicken is made with simple feel-good ingredients and is on the table in 35 minutes! This recipe has layers of flavors from the pesto, to the bruschetta, to the chicken. It's a rave-worthy recipe that will be on repeat no matter the time of year!
    This pesto bruschetta chicken is made with simple feel-good ingredients and is on the table in 35 minutes! This recipe has layers of flavors from the pesto, to the bruschetta, to the chicken. It's a rave-worthy recipe that will be on repeat no matter the time of year!
    This pesto bruschetta chicken is made with simple feel-good ingredients and is on the table in 35 minutes! This recipe has layers of flavors from the pesto, to the bruschetta, to the chicken. It's a rave-worthy recipe that will be on repeat no matter the time of year!
    This pesto bruschetta chicken is made with simple feel-good ingredients and is on the table in 35 minutes! This recipe has layers of flavors from the pesto, to the bruschetta, to the chicken. It's a rave-worthy recipe that will be on repeat no matter the time of year!

    This pesto bruschetta chicken is made with simple feel-good ingredients and is on the table in 35 minutes! This recipe has layers of flavors from the pesto, to the bruschetta, to the chicken. It's a rave-worthy recipe that will be on repeat no matter the time of year!

    This pesto bruschetta chicken is made with simple feel-good ingredients and is on the table in 35 minutes! This recipe has layers of flavors from the pesto, to the bruschetta, to the chicken. It's a rave-worthy recipe that will be on repeat no matter the time of year!

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    Tell Me About This Pesto Bruschetta Chicken

    • Flavor: There are so many layers of flavor in this recipe which is why I LOVE it so much. From the pesto, to the bruschetta to the chicken, it's packed with flavor.
    • Ease: We have a no-fuss recipe on our hands today. It may look a bit complex, but I swear that it's not. There are two parts— the bruschetta and the chicken.
    • Time: This recipe will take you only 40 minutes from start to finish. I promise. It's the perfect recipe for those busy week nights.
    • This pesto bruschetta chicken is made with simple feel-good ingredients and is on the table in 35 minutes! This recipe has layers of flavors from the pesto, to the bruschetta, to the chicken. It's a rave-worthy recipe that will be on repeat no matter the time of year!
    • This pesto bruschetta chicken is made with simple feel-good ingredients and is on the table in 35 minutes! This recipe has layers of flavors from the pesto, to the bruschetta, to the chicken. It's a rave-worthy recipe that will be on repeat no matter the time of year!

    Ingredients For Pesto Bruschetta Chicken

    • Chicken: You can use any type of chicken that you prefer. I normally have chicken breast always on hand so that's what I used.
    • Pesto: You can make your own or use store-bought. I use store-bought about half the time. This is the pesto I love when using store-bought.
    • Tomatoes: You can use your favorite tomatoes. You just want to make sure that you cut them into bite size pieces.
    • Basil: You just need a small handful of basil leaves chopped.
    • Garlic: Lots of garlic for that bruschetta!
    • Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice for the bruschetta.
    • Olive Oil: A little bit for the bruschetta and a little bit for the chicken.
    • Salt & Pepper: We're going back to the basics for seasoning the chicken. It doesn't need much since we have the pesto and the bruschetta.
    • This pesto bruschetta chicken is made with simple feel-good ingredients and is on the table in 35 minutes! This recipe has layers of flavors from the pesto, to the bruschetta, to the chicken. It's a rave-worthy recipe that will be on repeat no matter the time of year!
    • This pesto bruschetta chicken is made with simple feel-good ingredients and is on the table in 35 minutes! This recipe has layers of flavors from the pesto, to the bruschetta, to the chicken. It's a rave-worthy recipe that will be on repeat no matter the time of year!

    Talk To Me About The Pesto

    I like to call this "The 5-Minute Pesto" because it truly is. When basil isn't in season, I use store-bought but you can also use store-bought year round to make this pesto bruschetta chicken even easier!

    • Basil: You need a total of 1.5 cups of fresh basil leaves. I grab the basil 1-2 days ahead of time.
    • Nuts: Typically pesto has pine nuts but it's rare that I have them on hand so I used walnuts. Feel free to use either.
    • Garlic: Garlic lovers unite! We're using a few cloves of garlic for this.
    • Olive Oil: The olive oil adds richness and helps smooth out the pesto.
    • Salt & Pepper: Both are to taste.
    • Parmesan Cheese: This gives it a nice bite.
    • Lemon Juice: We don't need much, just enough to give it enough brightness and add fresh flavor.

    Ok, Now Tell Me How To Make It

    1. Start with the Pesto: If you're making fresh pesto, start here that way it's done and ready to use.
    2. Make the Bruschetta: In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Give it a stir and set it aside until you're ready to use it. You can make the bruschetta up to 3 days in advance.
    3. Season the Chicken: Add a drizzle of olive oil on the chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    4. Cook the Chicken: The chicken takes about 10-12 minutes depending on how thick the chicken is that you're using. You want a good crust on the chicken so don't move it too much.
    5. Add the Mozzarella: A few minutes prior to the chicken being done, add the mozzarella to the chicken. Cover the pan with a lid to help the mozzarella melt.
    6. Add the Pesto & Bruschetta: Remove the chicken from the pan. To the chicken, add some pesto and top with bruschetta.

    Try this for your next dinner recipe!

    This pesto bruschetta chicken is made with simple feel-good ingredients and is on the table in 35 minutes! This recipe has layers of flavors from the pesto, to the bruschetta, to the chicken. It's a rave-worthy recipe that will be on repeat no matter the time of year!

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    This pesto bruschetta chicken is made with simple feel-good ingredients and is on the table in 35 minutes! This recipe has layers of flavors from the pesto, to the bruschetta, to the chicken. It's a rave-worthy recipe that will be on repeat no matter the time of year!

    Pesto Bruschetta Chicken

    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Yield: 4 servings
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    This pesto bruschetta chicken is made with simple feel-good ingredients and is on the table in 35 minutes! This recipe has layers of flavors from the pesto, to the bruschetta, to the chicken. It's a rave-worthy recipe that will be on repeat no matter the time of year!

    Ingredients

    • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 4 slices fresh mozzarella

    Pesto

    • 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
    • 2 Tablespoons pine nuts (or walnuts)
    • 1 garlic clove
    • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
    • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1/3 cup olive oil

    Bruschetta

    • 1 pound tomatoes, chopped (about 1.5-2 cups)
    • 3 Tablespoons fresh chopped basil leaves
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

    Instructions

    • Start with the Pesto: Add all of the pesto ingredients, except the olive oil into a food processor. Pulse a few times to break down the ingredients. While pulsing, slowly add the olive oil. Pulse until almost smooth. Set aside.
    • Make the Bruschetta: In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Give it a stir and set aside.
    • In a large skillet, heat 1 Tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning once, depending on the thickness of the chicken. You want the chicken nice and browned on the outside while fully cooked inside. About 2-3 minutes prior to the chicken being finished, top each with mozzarella cheese. Cover with a lid to melt the cheese. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
    • Add a 1-2 Tablespoons of pesto overtop the mozzarella cheese. Then, evenly top the chicken with the bruschetta mixture. Serve immediately.
    • Leftovers stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    Notes

    1. Make Ahead Instructions: The pesto and bruschetta can be made up to 3 days in advance. I prefer to make these ahead as it helps the flavor develop even more.
    2. Chicken: You can use either chicken breasts or thighs for this recipe.
    3. Cheese: I prefer to use freshly sliced mozzarella but you can also used shredded mozzarella.
    4. Pesto: This recipe can be made with either homemade pesto (in the recipe card or your own!) or store-bought.
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    1. Kevin Foodie

      December 07, 2020 at 10:57 am

      5 stars
      This chicken dish is very refreshing and healthy. I have some pesto i made from my indoor garden. Will definitely try this recipe. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    2. Cici

      December 07, 2020 at 11:45 am

      5 stars
      This recipe sounds DELICIOUS! We always have homemade pesto in the house and love trying new recipes. This pesto bruschetta chicken will definitely be making it on to the list of things to try! Thank you for sharing

      Reply
      • Christina

        December 15, 2020 at 10:34 am

        Perfect! You will love this recipe!

        Reply
    3. Priya

      December 07, 2020 at 2:23 pm

      5 stars
      Your pictures have got me all drooling! It looks so good!

      Reply
      • Christina

        December 15, 2020 at 10:34 am

        It's delicious!

        Reply

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