Trader Joe’s Bruschetta Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (Pound to even thickness if large, so they cook evenly and quickly.)
• 14.5 oz Trader Joe’s Bruschetta sauce (One container; the author prefers the refrigerated sauce near the dips and hummus over the shelf-stable jarred version.)
• 1 tsp Aglio Olio seasoning (Source gives a range of 1–2 tsp; use to taste. If unavailable, season the chicken with salt, pepper, and a little oregano.)
• 1.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (Source gives a range of 1–2 cups; sprinkle over the chicken breasts.)
• Trader Joe’s balsamic glaze (Drizzle generously over the chicken before serving.)
• fresh basil (Sprinkle over the chicken to finish.)
• olive oil (For heating in the skillet; amount not specified.)

Steps

1. 1

   If the chicken breasts are large, pound them to an even thickness so they cook evenly and quickly.

2. 2

   Season the chicken breasts with the Aglio Olio seasoning.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet, preferably one with a lid, over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for 4–6 minutes per side, until cooked through.

5. 5

   Spoon generous portions of bruschetta sauce over each chicken breast.

6. 6

   Sprinkle mozzarella over each chicken breast.

7. 7

   Cover the skillet for about 1 minute, until the cheese melts. If your skillet has no lid, cover it with a baking sheet.

8. 8

   Uncover the skillet and transfer the chicken to plates or a serving dish.

9. 9

   Drizzle the chicken generously with balsamic glaze.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve. The chicken can be served with a green salad, pasta, rice, or orzo.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2–3 days. The source lists 1–2 tsp seasoning and 1–2 cups cheese; amounts here use the midpoint of each range. Amounts for balsamic glaze, basil, and olive oil are not specified.

Nutrition per serving

• dinner
• lunch
• main course
• quick
• skillet
• gluten-free
• low-carb option