Pesto Bruschetta Chicken
This pesto bruschetta chicken is packed with flavor and fresh ingredients. The chicken features a quick balsamic marinade, pesto, and colorful bruschetta mixture to make it an incredibly flavorful dish.
Servings: 5
Calories: 256kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 3 large chicken breasts)
- ⅓ cup pesto (dairy-free if needed)
For the chicken marinade:
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- Juice from ½ of a lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
For the bruschetta topping:
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, quartered
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup chopped basil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Begin by butterflying your chicken (slice chicken pieces in half lengthwise so you have two thin breasts). Add the chicken breast halves to a bowl or Ziploc bag and add all of the marinade ingredients. Mix well and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- While the chicken is marinating, assemble the bruschetta topping. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, salt, chopped basil, minced garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Mix to evenly coat the tomatoes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a 9x13 inch baking dish or a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Place the chicken in a single layer on the pan. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken (at thickest part) 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, place the chicken on a platter or individual plates. Use a spoon to spread about 2-3 tsp of pesto on the top of each chicken breast. Then place the bruschetta topping on top of the chicken.
Notes
Make it dairy-free: simply use a dairy-free pesto.
Nutrition
Serving: 5.9oz | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.5g | Protein: 31.6g | Fat: 10.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.6g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 363.7mg | Potassium: 676mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 2.3g
