Chicken breast, diced tomatoes, cheese, and basil are cooked in a tomato sauce, then topped with croutons just before serving for the flavor of bruschetta.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
453 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Stir together drained tomatoes, cheese, and basil in a medium bowl; set aside.
Step 2
Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a 1/2-inch thickness. Top evenly with tomato mixture, pressing onto chicken.
Step 3
Combine tomato sauce and garlic in large skillet; add chicken. Bring sauce to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and measures 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
Step 4
Top with croutons just before serving.
Ingredients
5 (5 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
2 cups small garlic- or Italian-flavored croutons, crushed slightly
0.25 cup chopped fresh basil
1 (14.5 ounce) can Hunt's® Petite Diced Tomatoes, drained
0.75 cup shredded Italian cheese blend or mozzarella cheese
