Cheesy Chicken Bruschetta Bread Boats
Bruschetta meet caprese. You’re about to be dinner. These Cheesy Chicken Bruschetta Bread Boats are packed with flavor and ready in 30 minutes.
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Servings:
Calories: 478kcal
Ingredients
- 4 roma tomatoes (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup packed basil leaves (chiffonade (finely cut))
- ¼ cup balsamic reduction or high quality aged balsamic vinegar (divided)
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- Kosher Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- 2 large chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch cubes)
- 2 small Italian or French bread loaves (halved lengthwise)
- 1 clove garlic (halved)
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella (sliced)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, basil, 1 Tablespoon balsamic, and 1 Tablespoon olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Leave at room temperature to marinate while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper, then add it to the skillet, spreading it out in a single layer. Cook for a few minutes, or until browned on the bottom, then flip and cook an additional few minutes. Remove to a bowl or plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, preheat the broiler. Brush the cut side of the bread lightly with the final tablespoon of olive oil. Place them oil side up on a baking sheet, then broil on the middle rack for 2-3 minutes, or until just turning brown. As soon as the bread is removed from the oven, rub the toasted side with the halved garlic.
- Top with bread with slices of mozzarella cheese and place it back under the broiler for an additional 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and browned in spots.
- To serve, top the cheesy bread with the chicken and the bruschetta. Serve with an additional drizzle of balsamic reduction, if desired.
Notes
- You can use cherry tomatoes or slicer tomatoes if you prefer, but if your tomatoes are very seedy or watery, you'll want to remove the seedy centers before proceeding with the bruschetta.
- If you have leftover chicken from, say, our Italian Dressing Chicken, it works beautifully here and cuts the prep time in half!
- Sub buns can work in place of the Italian bread in a pinch.
- Look for balsamic that is thicker and a little sweeter than cheap store bought vinegar. If you don't have an aged balsamic, you can make a balsamic reduction or buy balsamic glaze.
Nutrition
Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 815mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1356IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 7mg
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