I have a weakness for any and all things avocado related. Throw in fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and a balsamic glaze and I’m sold. At first glance I thought this might be a summer dish, but it’s easily adaptable for a year-round meal. This was my first time making a thick balsamic vinegar topping and it’s amazing the difference it makes- don’t skip that step!
This is an easy, workday dish that won’t require too much effort after a long day at work.
It looks much more complicated than it actually is, promise.
Avocado, Mozzarella and Bruschetta Chicken
via iowa girl eats
ingredients:
1 c. balsamic vinegar
4 chicken breasts, pounded for even thickness
extra virgin olive oil
salt & pepper
1/2 c. pre-made bruschetta topping
1 avocado, sliced
4 oz. mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
baby spinach or pasta for serving (optional)
directions:
Pour balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn down heat to medium then simmer and reduce until vinegar is thick enough to coat a spoon, about 20 minutes. Vingear will continue to thicken while cooling. Set aside to cool
Place oven rack in top position and preheat broiler. Brush chicken breasts with extra virgin olive oil then season with salt and pepper on both sides. Brush a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil and add chicken breasts. Cook 4- 5 minutes on each side.
Transfer chicken to a foil lined, nonstick sprayed baking sheet and top with 2 tbsp. bruschetta mixture, 3-4 slices of avocado and a 1 oz. slice of mozzarella to each. Broil until cheese has melted.
optional- serve over spinach or pasta
Serves 4
Enjoy!
I’m slowly getting to like avocado and am amazed how versatile it can be! And it’s definitely makes me fuller for longer, so I try to incorporate it in my diet more often now. I agree – get avocado together with tomatoes, mozarella and basil and you’ve got yourself a delicious meal! But add chicken, and it’s a feast! This recipe is really easy, I might give it a go this weekend – thanks for sharing!
Drooling. This dish is right up my alley. http://www.styleoyster.blogspot.com
Omg, yummy! I love anything with avocado too, but I’ve never combo’d it this way. Definitely have to try this out!
Alyssa
The Glossy Life
That looks SO good! I’m an avacado freak too
xoxo
SC
Looks healthy AND yummy! i’m a sucker for anything avocado too! Making this for sure. Trying to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight. ( :
Pinning!! This looks divine!
avocado on anything is good in my book. mmmh.
x chelsie // mossypants.com
Yum. Yum. Yum. I looove chicken and balsamic together!
xo Josie
http://www.winksmilestyle.com
yum!! looks good!
>
> Madebygirl.blogspot.com
> MadeByGirl.com
This looks amazing! I’m such a sucker for Avacado too – so yummy! Also, I don’t know if that serves 4…..2 maybe….. 😉
xx,
Maya
ok, you had me at avocado!! yum, oh yes!
This looks so good! I fall for anything with avocado in it…can’t wait to try!!!
Ah this is making my mouth water…YUM!
looks delish and healthy!
that looks delicious! thanks for the recipe. def. have to add to my ever growing list of recipes to try!
Oh yum!! I love anything that has avocado in it too! Can never get enough. We’ve been trying to cut out carbs when possible, so this dish would be a great way to spice up the regular ole grilled chicken. Thanks for sharing!