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Bruschetta Chicken
Gourmet Comforts
Bruschetta Chicken

with a Crispy Mozzarella Crust, Bacon Mashed Potatoes & Broccoli

5 min
Difficulty: 2/3
Italian

Bruschetta, or to some, “broo-sketta,” is one of those foods that’s just as fun to say as it is to eat. The delicious mixture of chopped juicy tomatoes, lemon juice, and strands of fresh basil—usually piled on top of bread—is pretty tough to beat. So our chefs decided to give it a delicious upgrade. This recipe swaps bread (which, let’s be honest, usually gets a bit soggy!) for golden, panko-and-mozzarella-coated chicken breasts. On the side, there’s creamy mashed potatoes studded with bits of crispy bacon and roasted broccoli tossed with bright lemon zest. One bite will transport you to the Italian countryside.

Allergens

Wheat
Milk

Utensils

Baking Sheet
Paper Towel
Large Pan
Zester
Small Bowl
Strainer
Large Pot
Medium Bowl
Potato Masher
Ingredients
Yukon Gold Potatoes

Yukon Gold Potatoes

12 ounce

Broccoli Florets

Broccoli Florets

8 ounce

Panko Breadcrumbs

Panko Breadcrumbs

0.25 cup

Mozzarella Cheese

Mozzarella Cheese

0.5 cup

Italian Seasoning

Italian Seasoning

1 teaspoon

Chicken Breasts

Chicken Breasts

12 ounce

Bacon

Bacon

4 ounce

Lemon

Lemon

1 unit

Roma Tomato

Roma Tomato

1 unit

Basil

Basil

0.5 ounce

Vegetable Oil

Vegetable Oil

1 teaspoon

Olive Oil

Olive Oil

2 teaspoon

Butter

Butter

3 tablespoon

Salt

Salt

Pepper

Pepper

Preparation
1
Prep and Make Crust

• Adjust rack to top position (top and middle positions for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry all produce. • Dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Cut broccoli florets into bite-size pieces if necessary. • Place 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) in a medium microwave-safe bowl; microwave until melted, 30 seconds. Stir in mozzarella, panko, Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper.

2
Start Chicken

• Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. Pat chicken* dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper. Place on one side of prepared sheet (for 4 servings, spread chicken out across entire sheet). Mound mozzarella crust onto tops of chicken, pressing firmly to adhere (no need to coat the undersides). • Roast on top rack until crust is lightly browned, 7 minutes (you’ll add the broccoli then).

3
Cook Potatoes and Bacon

• While chicken roasts, place potatoes in a large pot with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Reserve ½ cup potato cooking liquid; drain. Return potatoes to pot; cover to keep warm. • Meanwhile, place bacon* in a large, dry pan over medium-high heat. Cook, turning occasionally, until crispy, 6-10 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.

4
Roast Broccoli and Finish Chicken

• Once chicken is lightly browned, remove sheet from oven. Carefully toss broccoli on empty side with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. (For 4 servings, toss broccoli on a second baking sheet; roast on middle rack.) • Continue roasting until broccoli is tender and chicken is cooked through, 15-20 minutes more. TIP: For a deeply golden crust, broil chicken for the last 2-3 minutes.

5
Make Brushetta

• While chicken and broccoli roast, zest and quarter lemon. Finely dice tomato. Pick basil leaves from stems; thinly slice leaves. • In a small bowl, combine tomato, sliced basil, a big squeeze of lemon juice, and a drizzle of olive oil. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

6
Finish and Serve

• Mash potatoes with 2 TBSP butter (3 TBSP for 4 servings) until smooth, adding splashes of reserved potato cooking liquid as necessary. Roughly chop bacon; add half to mashed potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. • Sprinkle broccoli with lemon zest to taste. • Divide potatoes, broccoli, and chicken between plates. Top chicken with bruschetta and potatoes with remaining bacon. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition per serving

4100

kJ

Energy (kJ)

980

kcal

Calories

60

g

Fat

25

g

Saturated Fat

50

g

Carbohydrate

8

g

Sugar

10

g

Dietary Fiber

57

g

Protein

225

mg

Cholesterol

870

mg

Sodium

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