CHICKEN BRUSCHETTA (PILLSBURY BAKE-OFF WINNER)

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Credit for this 1998 winning recipe goes to Joan Baker of Oregan. While the chicken breasts cook, whip together the garlicky mushroom-tomato topping fragrant with basil. Sounds like a quick, full-of-flavor entree that will impress everyone!

Provided by DuChick

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup loosely packed chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
3 medium Italian plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 ounce shredded fresh parmesan cheese
fresh basil sprig, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle chicken with garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; place on sprayed broiler pan.
  • Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until fork-tender and juices run clear.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add mushrooms, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until garlic is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add onion, chopped basil, tomatoes, vinegar and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cook 30 to 45 seconds or until thoroughly heated.
  • To serve, arrange chicken on individual plates.
  • Sprinkle with half of cheese. Top each serving with mushroom mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Garnish with basil sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.8, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 81.8, Sodium 544.2, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 30

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