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Bruschetta Chicken
Gourmet Comforts
Bruschetta Chicken

with a Crispy Mozzarella Crust, Bacon Mashed Potatoes, & Asparagus

Difficulty: 1/3
Italian, North America

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 fragrant herbs—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 asparagus 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

Asparagus

Asparagus

6 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

Green Herb Blend

Green Herb Blend

1 unit

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. Trim and discard woody bottom ends from asparagus. Place 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) in a medium microwavesafe bowl; microwave until melted, 1 minute. Stir in mozzarella, panko, Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper.

2
Start Chicken

Lightly oil a baking sheet (or spray with nonstick cooking spray). Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper; place on one side of prepared sheet. Mound mozzarella crust onto tops of chicken, pressing firmly to adhere (no need to coat the undersides). Roast until crust is lightly browned, 10-15 minutes (we’ll add the asparagus then).

3
Cook Potatoes and Bacon

Meanwhile, 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, then drain. Return potatoes to pot and cover to keep warm. While potatoes cook, 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 Asparagus and Finish Chicken

Once chicken is lightly browned, remove sheet from oven. Carefully toss asparagus on empty side of same sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. (For 4, add asparagus to a second baking sheet; roast on middle rack.) Continue roasting until asparagus is tender and chicken is cooked through, 10-12 minutes more. TIP: For a deeply golden crust, broil chicken for the last 2-3 minutes.

5
Make Brushetta

Meanwhile, zest and quarter lemon (quarter both lemons for 4 servings). Finely dice tomato. Pick parsley leaves from stems; discard stems and thinly slice leaves. Thinly slice chives. In a small bowl, combine tomato, herbs, juice from 2 lemon wedges (4 wedges for 4), 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) until smooth, adding splashes of reserved potato cooking liquid as needed. Chop bacon into bite-size pieces; add half to mashed potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Top asparagus with lemon zest to taste. Divide potatoes, asparagus, and chicken between plates. Top chicken with bruschetta and potatoes with remaining bacon. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition per serving

4017

kJ

Energy (kJ)

960

kcal

Calories

59

g

Fat

25

g

Saturated Fat

46

g

Carbohydrate

7

g

Sugar

9

g

Dietary Fiber

56

g

Protein

225

mg

Cholesterol

800

mg

Sodium

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