While traveling a few years ago, I learned that tomatoes can be delicious when served with a little basil and mozzarella. Italy is a large producer of tomatoes and perhaps it was merely the power of suggestion- but their tomatoes were AMAZING! When in Rome…

In general, I am not the biggest fan of fresh tomatoes. I have always loved the blended varieties- tomato sauce, salsa, and ketchup.... I finally enjoy a fresh slice on a burger, but let's just say...you won't catch me munching on one straight from the garden. And yet, freshly chopped tomatoes with just chopped basil and a little olive oil is TO DIE FOR.

So, I took this simple Italian classic and placed it on top of pan-seared chicken tenderloin. It quickly becomes low carb, gluten free, and dinner. What's easier than diced tomatoes, basil, a little olive oil, and maybe some mozzarella?!?

Now, true bruschetta would use freshly diced, cold tomatoes; but, you could roast the tomatoes for a slightly different flavor. This recipe is great to use summer garden tomatoes, but can be made year-round with roma tomatoes. 

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Serve With Bruschetta Chicken

• A side of grilled veggies
• Rice
• Salad
• Spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles

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Ingredients in Bruschetta Chicken

• Chicken Tenderloin or Thinly Sliced Chicken Breasts
• Olive Oil
• Tomatoes
• Basil
• Optional: mozzarella, Italian seasoning, Italian dressing

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Oven Roasted Bruschetta Chicken

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
• Coat the chicken with olive oil and Italian seasoning or Italian dressing.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• If desired, chop the tomatoes and add to the baking sheet (halves or quarters.)
• Roast for 20-30 minutes, depending on size of chicken. Internal temp should reach 165 degrees. 
• Remove from the oven and top with mozzarella and basil.

What is Bruschetta?

The term refers to toasted bread. It literally translates to "to toast." The bread is served warm, but the tomato mixture is cold. In American restaurants, the entire dish may be served warm.

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How do you pronounce Bruschetta?

In Italian, it is pronounced "bru-sketa."  Less popular, "brush-etta" is also a common pronunciation.

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