BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN

Bruschetta Chicken image

Provided by Rhonda J

Categories Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup flour
2 eggs, slightly beaten
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
2 large tomatoes, chopped & seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil, set aside a few whole leaves as garnish (coriander or cilantro can also be used for a different taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place flour and lighlty beaten eggs in separate containers that are large enough to accommodate each chicken breast.
Dip chicken in flour then in egg and place in greased 9x13 pan.
Combine the cheese, breadcrumbs & butter and sprinkle over chicken.
Loosely cover dish with foil & bake at 375 for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile combine remaining ingredients.
Uncover the chicken and bake an additional 5-10 minutes longer until top is browned.
Spoon tomato mixture over chicken, return to oven for 3-5 minutes or until just heated through.
Plate each breast and garnish with 2 or 3 whole basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.8, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 187.3, Sodium 573.1, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 36.3