Chicken Bruschetta

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar green giant sliced mushrooms, drained
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup loosely packed chopped fresh basil
• 3 medium italian plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 ounce shredded fresh parmesan cheese (1/4 cup)
• fresh basil sprig, if desired

Recipe

• 1 spray broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray. sprinkle chicken breast halves with garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; place on sprayed broiler pan. broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 12 to 16 minutes or until fork-tender and juices run clear, turning once.
• 2 meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. add mushrooms, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until garlic is tender, stirring occasionally. add onion, chopped basil, tomatoes, vinegar and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir 30 to 45 seconds or until thoroughly heated.
• 3 to serve, arrange chicken on individual plates. sprinkle with half of the cheese. top each serving with mushroom mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheese. garnish with basil sprigs.
• 4 high altitude (above 3500 feet):.
• 5 broil chicken 16 to 20 minutes.
• 6 notes:.
• 7 ingredient info:.
• 8 italian plum tomatoes, also called roma tomatoes, are small oval fruits prized for their low moisture and high flavor. these characteristics make them perfect for canning, sauce and toppings; other tomatoes can make pizza and bruschetta soggy.
• 9 ingredient substitutions:.
• 10 to boost italian flavor, use fresh garlic on the chicken breasts; mince 1 or 2 cloves and rub into poultry.
• 11 another italian grating cheese can be used in place of the parmesan; try asiago or romano.