Bruschetta Chicken with Zucchini Noodles

Bruschetta Chicken with Zucchini Noodles

Ingredients
  

  • 2 roma tomatoes, seeded and cut into ¼-inch dice
  • 2 tsp. garlic, minced
  • 4 leaves basil, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil, plus 1 tsp.
  • 8 cups zucchini, cut into noodles
  • 1 tbsp. Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp. parsley, minced
  • 1-pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into ¼-inch thick pieces

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon olive oil, sliced basil, salt and pepper to taste; combine and set aside.
  • Cut each zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer or into ⅛-inch thick long strips.
  • Iin a large saute pan, over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil; once the oil is hot, add 1 teaspoon garlic; saute for 30 seconds.
  • Add the zucchini noodles; sauté for 5 minutes or until just tender.
  • Add in 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon parsley; toss to combine; taste the noodles and season with salt and pepper, as needed; turn off the heat and set aside, keeping warm until ready to serve.
  • Slice each chicken breast in half to create two thinner pieces; season each side lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Using another sauté pan, over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil; once hot, add the chicken to the pan; cook for 3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook the other side for 3 minutes or until no longer pink in the center.
  • Reduce heat to low, top each piece with a slice of mozzarella and cover for 1 minute to allow the cheese to melt.
  • To serve, divide the noodles evenly among 4 bowls.
  • Add chicken and top with bruschetta.
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