Name: Pesto Bruschetta Chicken: 5 Irresistible Flavors Unleashed
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 large Chicken Breasts (Pound them for even cooking.); 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Use extra virgin for enhanced taste.); 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (Fresh minced garlic can be substituted.); 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (Substitute with dried oregano and thyme if needed.); 1 teaspoon Salt (Adjust to taste.); 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (Adjust according to your preference.); 8 slices Galbani Thin Sliced Fresh Mozzarella (Shredded mozzarella works in a pinch.); 1 cup Basil Pesto (Use homemade or store-bought.); 2 tablespoons Balsamic Glaze (Can be substituted with balsamic vinegar.); 1 whole Lemon (Can substitute lime.); 2 cups Tomatoes (diced) (Roma or vine-ripened tomatoes recommended.); 0.5 cups Basil Leaves (Dried basil can be used if fresh isn’t available.); 1 clove Garlic Clove (Garlic powder is a good backup.); 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Quality matters.); 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (Adjust to taste.)

Description

Pesto Bruschetta Chicken is a delicious low-carb dish perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

2 large Chicken Breasts (Pound them for even cooking.)
2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Use extra virgin for enhanced taste.)
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (Fresh minced garlic can be substituted.)
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (Substitute with dried oregano and thyme if needed.)
1 teaspoon Salt (Adjust to taste.)
1 teaspoon Black Pepper (Adjust according to your preference.)
8 slices Galbani Thin Sliced Fresh Mozzarella (Shredded mozzarella works in a pinch.)
1 cup Basil Pesto (Use homemade or store-bought.)
2 tablespoons Balsamic Glaze (Can be substituted with balsamic vinegar.)
1 whole Lemon (Can substitute lime.)
2 cups Tomatoes (diced) (Roma or vine-ripened tomatoes recommended.)
0.5 cups Basil Leaves (Dried basil can be used if fresh isn’t available.)
1 clove Garlic Clove (Garlic powder is a good backup.)
1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Quality matters.)
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (Adjust to taste.)

Instructions

In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, fresh basil, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix gently and set aside to let the flavors meld.
Rub both sides of the large chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
In a skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Squeeze half a lemon over the chicken halfway through.
Once the chicken is cooked through, reduce the heat and layer each piece with the thin sliced fresh mozzarella. Cover the skillet to allow the cheese to melt.
Remove the skillet from heat and layer the chicken with basil pesto followed by the bruschetta topping. Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top.

Notes

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 40 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg

Keywords: Pesto Bruschetta Chicken, Low-Carb Chicken Recipe