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Updated Aug 2, 2017
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Our fresh bruschetta topping adds a deliciously fresh finish while melted mozzarella stuffed into the middle of these Parmesan-crusted chicken breasts adds a surprise you won’t see coming!

Bruschetta-Topped Cheesy Chicken

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 4
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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 oz each)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz)
  • 1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian panko crispy bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped plum (Roma) tomatoes (3 medium)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 400°F. Line rimmed pan with foil; spray with cooking spray. Place chicken breasts flat on cutting surface. With knife parallel to cutting surface, cut lengthwise slit in each chicken breast, forming a pocket, keeping other 3 sides intact. Stuff each chicken breast with 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese, pressing edges of each chicken breast to seal.
  • Step 
    2
    In shallow dish or pie plate, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. On work surface, brush both sides of chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and coat both sides in bread crumb mixture, pressing slightly. Transfer chicken to pan; sprinkle with any remaining bread crumb mixture.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center (at least 165°F).
  • Step 
    4
    Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix tomatoes, basil, garlic and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Top cooked chicken breasts with tomato mixture before serving.

Nutrition

430 Calories
21g Total Fat
46g Protein
14g Total Carbohydrate
2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
430
Calories from Fat
190
Total Fat
21g
32%
Saturated Fat
6g
29%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
120mg
40%
Sodium
810mg
34%
Potassium
500mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
14g
5%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
2g
Protein
46g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
8%
8%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 5 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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