Bruschetta Chicken: Juicy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
Discover a delicious twist on traditional bruschetta with this juicy chicken recipe topped with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then chop.
- In a bowl, mix tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
- Season chicken breasts and place in a baking dish.
- Top each chicken breast with the tomato mixture and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- In the last 5 minutes, add the chopped turkey bacon on top.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Can substitute chicken breasts with thighs for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Bruschetta Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Turkey Bacon