This Easy Bruschetta Chicken with optional melty mozzarella takes everything you love about classic bruschetta—the juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, red onion, olive oil, and flavorful balsamic—and spoons it over tender, Italian-seasoned chicken cutlets instead of bread. It’s light, satisfying, sooo colorful, and comes together fast enough for a weeknightsupper but definitely feels special enough for company, too.

A plate with grilled chicken breast topped with a fresh tomato, onion, and basil bruschetta mixture, drizzled with balsamic glaze. A fork is on the plate, and a bowl of bruschetta—like a Classic Cobb Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing—is in the background.

From fresh Roma tomatoes to aromatic basil and ooey-gooey mozzarella cheese, this dish boasts gourmet deliciousness and is ready in just about 15 minutes! After topping your poultry, you will have some bruschetta left over, but trust me, it’s veryyyy deliberate. Enjoy it on the side, with crunchy pita chips, or stash it in the fridge to toss it in omelets or whip up a Bruschetta Pasta Salad the next day. SO GOOD.

Step 1: Make the bruschetta

A white bowl filled with diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, minced garlic, basil, and black pepper—perfect toppings for Easy Bruschetta Chicken with Mozzarella—surrounded by fresh ingredients and a knife on a cutting board.

Step 2: build your bruschetta chicken

A skillet with four chicken breasts topped with mozzarella slices, surrounded by herbs, a small bowl of spices, fresh salad inspired by Classic Cobb Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing, and a cutting board with greens.

A low-carb, high-protein dinner win!!

Lower-carb meals that deliver big-time satisfaction are my jam. Here, lean chicken brings high-quality protein, tomatoes add vitamin C and lycopene, and extra virgin olive oil lends heart-smart goodness. The optional mozzarella takes it in a caprese-inspired direction, giving you that irresistible finish without turning the dish into something heavy.

Because I’m always in favor of fork-happy meals, you may also enjoy these Bauer family favorites:

A plate with grilled chicken breast topped with diced tomatoes, red onions, and herbs, drizzled with balsamic glaze. Inspired by Classic Cobb Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing. A fork is on the side; nearby are tomato salsa and a pan of more chicken.
A white plate with grilled chicken breast topped with fresh tomato, onion, and basil salsa, drizzled with balsamic glaze—perfect alongside a Classic Cobb Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing. A fork rests on the plate, and a bowl of salsa is nearby.

Ready in about 15 minutes

I started making versions of this dish when I had a pile of ripe tomatoes on the counter and zero interest in turning on the oven. You know those nights when you want something really quick? This is that meal. I chop up the bruschetta topping first so the tomatoes can mingle with the garlic, basil, olive oil, and balsamic while the chicken cooks. By the time the cutlets are golden and juicy, the topping is bright, saucy, and ready to shine!

You can make it in a skillet or on the grill, keep it dairy-free by skipping the cheese, or add mozzarella for a gooey finish. Serve it with a big green salad, roasted veggies, whole-grain pasta, or quinoa to soak up every last bit of that bruschetta goodness.

A plate with grilled chicken breast topped with a fresh tomato, onion, and basil bruschetta mixture, drizzled with balsamic glaze. A fork is on the plate, and a bowl of bruschetta—like a Classic Cobb Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing—is in the background.

Fruity bruschetta? Yes, please! Try my Strawberry Chicken Bruschetta next!

A plate with grilled chicken breast topped with a fresh tomato, onion, and basil bruschetta mixture, drizzled with balsamic glaze. A fork is on the plate, and a bowl of bruschetta—like a Classic Cobb Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing—is in the background.
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Easy Bruschetta Chicken with Mozzarella

Juicy Italian-seasoned chicken cutlets are topped with a fresh tomato-basil bruschetta mixture and optional melted mozzarella for a fast, feel-good dish boasts gourmet deliciousness in just 15 minutes.
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 4 to 6 thin chicken breasts*
  • 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 5 Roma or plum tomatoes, finely chopped (~4 cups)
  • ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
  • ¼ cup minced fresh basil leaves
  • 2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 to 6 slices mozzarella cheese, optional
Ingredient Details to Know
* If you buy large thicker chicken breasts, slice them lengthwise (aka butterfly them) and pound them thin (using your fist or a mallet between parchment paper).

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, add the chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Mix to combine, and season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Stash in fridge to chill until ready to serve.
  • Liberally mist a skillet (or outdoor grill) with nonstick oil spray and warm over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, mist tops with oil spray and sprinkle on the Italian seasoning and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side (or until internal temp reaches 165°.)
  • If you’d like melted cheese, add a slice of mozzarella on each chicken cutlet after you flip to the second side. Place a lid over the skillet (or close the BBQ lid) to enable the cheese to melt faster.
  • Once the chicken is ready and the cheese, if desired, is melted, top each cutlet with ~½ cup bruschetta before serving.

Notes

Note: you can also bake the seasoned chicken breasts in the oven at 375° for 12-15 minutes.
Nutrition provided for bruschetta chicken without cheese. With melted cheese, each serving is 250 calories and 32g protein.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 190Carbohydrates: 4gProtein: 27gTotal Fat: 7g— Unsaturated Fat: 6g— Saturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 570mgFiber: 1gTotal Sugar: 2g— Natural Sugar: 2g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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