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Bruschetta Chicken
Gourmet Comforts
Bruschetta Chicken

with a Crispy Mozzarella Crust, Bacon Mashed Potatoes, and 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 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 asparagus tossed with bright lemon zest. One bite will transport you to the Italian countryside.

Allergens

Wheat
Milk

Utensils

Baking Sheet
Paper Towel
Zester
Small Bowl
Medium Bowl
Potato Masher
Ingredients
Yukon Gold Potatoes

Yukon Gold Potatoes

12 ounce

Asparagus

Asparagus

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 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. Microwave 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a medium microwave-safe bowl until melted, about 1 minute. Stir in mozzarella, panko, Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper.

2
Start Chicken

Lightly oil a baking sheet (or spray sheet with nonstick cooking spray). Pat chicken dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper and place on prepared sheet. Mound mozzarella crust onto tops of chicken, pressing firmly to adhere. Roast on top rack 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. Boil until tender, 15 minutes. Reserve ½ cup cooking water, then drain and return potatoes to pot. Cover to keep warm. Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, dry pan over medium-high heat. Cook, turning, until crispy, 4-6 minutes per side. Turn off heat; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.

4
Roast Asparagus and Finish Chicken

Once chicken has roasted 10-15 minutes, remove baking sheet from oven. Toss asparagus on other side of sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. (For 4 servings, add asparagus to a second baking sheet and roast on middle rack.) Return to oven and roast until asparagus is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. TIP: For a deeply golden-brown crust on the chicken, broil for the last 2-3 minutes.

5
Make Brushetta

Meanwhile, zest and quarter lemon. Finely dice tomato. Pick basil leaves from stems; discard stems and thinly slice leaves. In a small bowl, combine tomato, basil, juice from 2 lemon wedges (4 wedges for 4 servings), and a drizzle of olive oil. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

6
Finish and Serve

Mash potatoes with 2 TBSP butter, adding reserved cooking water as needed, until smooth. Chop bacon into bite-sized pieces and stir half into mashed potatoes; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 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

3180

kJ

Energy (kJ)

760

kcal

Calories

40

g

Fat

17

g

Saturated Fat

46

g

Carbohydrate

8

g

Sugar

10

g

Dietary Fiber

59

g

Protein

215

mg

Cholesterol

410

mg

Sodium

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