Pesto Bruschetta Chicken (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp garlic powder
04 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
05 - 1 tsp salt
06 - ¼ tsp black pepper
07 - 4 slices Galbani thin sliced fresh mozzarella
08 - ¼ cup basil pesto
09 - 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
10 - ½ lemon

→ Bruschetta Topping

11 - 1 cup diced tomato
12 - 2 tbsp basil leaves, thinly sliced
13 - 1 garlic clove, grated
14 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
15 - ½ tsp red pepper flakes
16 - ½ tsp salt
17 - ¼ tsp pepper

# Instructions:

01 - In a bowl, add the diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Set aside.
02 - Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
03 - Heat a large skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil and cook the chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through. Halfway through the cooking process, squeeze half of a lemon over the chicken.
04 - Once the chicken is cooked, reduce the heat and top each chicken breast with two slices of Galbani fresh mozzarella cheese. Cover the skillet with a lid until the cheese melts.
05 - Remove the skillet from the heat and top the chicken breasts with basil pesto, the bruschetta topping, and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.