Pan-Seared Bruschetta Chicken
Juicy chicken breasts topped with warm tomato-basil compote and melted mozzarella. A quick Italian favorite that feels elegant but takes just 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 45g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Combine diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, 1 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Step 3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~90 seconds.
Step 4
Sear chicken 5 minutes per side without moving. Edges should brown; interior stays tender.
Step 5
Spoon tomato mixture onto each breast, then scatter mozzarella on top.
Step 6
Cover skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook 3–4 minutes until cheese melts.
Step 7
Slide onto plates and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with lid
- paper towels
- cutting board
- knife
- small bowl
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