Chicken Bruschetta Recipe

This Chicken Bruschetta Recipe makes the perfect appetizer or even light dinner. Ultra flavorful and a crowd pleaser.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Italian

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 470.17kcal

Cost $10

Equipment

Bowl
Oven

Ingredients

5 firm Roma tomatoes diced
2 cloves minced garlic
10 large fresh basil leaves stacked, rolled then thinly sliced (chiffonade)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound Ciabatta bread or French Loaf split
6-8 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
1/2 teaspoon Lawry’s Garlic Salt
1- 1/2 cups crumbled Gorgonzola depending on how much you like
1 large chicken breast shredded

Instructions

Preheat oven’s broiler with rack 5-6 inches from top.
To prepare bruschetta topping, place diced tomatoes, garlic, sliced basil leaves, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to a large mixing bowl, stirring to combine. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Place split bread cut side up onto a large baking sheet. Spread with butter and season with garlic salt. Top evenly with gorgonzola cheese and shredded chicken. Top with bruschetta topping and place under broiler for about 5 minutes or until bread is toasted and golden brown. Remove, cut into 2 inch slices and serve.
Makes 6 servings, 2 slices of toast each

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