Bruschetta Chicken
Bruschetta Chicken With A Mozzarella Crust, Bacon Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Broccoli
PREP TIME: 10 Minutes/ COOK TIME: 35 Minutes
SERVING SIZE: Makes 2 (Based off My Fitness Pal App)/ CALORIES: 1010/ Protein 61g
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: MediumINGREDIENTS: Lemon, Tomato, ¼ Cup Panko Bread Crumbs, Parsley, Bacon, Potatoes, ½ Mozzarella Cheese, 1 TBSP Italian Seasoning, Chicken Cutlets, 2 TBSP Sour Cream, Broccoli
Step 1: Prep And Make Crust
Adjust rack of oven to top position, and preheat oven to 425
Wash and dry produce
Dice potatoes
Place potatoes in a pot cover with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches
Bring to a boil, and cook for 20 minutes
Reserve ½ Cup potato cooking liquid, then drain remainder
Return potatoes to pot and mash with half of the sour cream, 2 TBSP of butter, Garlic ¼ TSP of salt and pepper.
Keep covered off heat until ready to serve
Cut broccoli into florets
Place 1 TBSP butter in a medium microwave safe bowl, microwave until melted for 30 seconds
Stir in mozzarella, panko, 1 TSP italian seasoning, and ¼ TSP of salt and pepper
Step 2: Coat Chicken
Lightly oil baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray
Pat chicken dry with paper towels, season all over with ¼ TSP of salt and pepper
Place on side of prepared sheet
Mound mozzarella crust onto tops of chicken, pressing firmly to adhere
Step 3: Roast Chicken and Broccoli
Toss broccoli on opposite side of sheet from chicken with a drizzle of oil, and ¼ TSP of salt and pepper
Roast on top rack until chicken is cooked through and broccoli is tender for 18 minutes
Step 4: Cook Bacon
Place Bacon in a large dry pan over medium heat
Cook for 10 minutes , alternating sides
Transfer to a paper towel lined plate
Step 5: Make Tomato Topping
Finely dice tomato
Pick parsley leaves from stems, finely chop leaves
Zest and quarter lemon
In a small bowl, combine tomato, chopped parsley, a big squeeze of lemon juice, and a drizzle of oil
Season with ¼ TSP of salt and pepper
Step 6: Finish and Serve
Mash potatoes with sour cream, and 2 TBSP of butter until smooth and creamy, adding splashes of reserved potato cooking liquid as needed
Roughly chop bacon, add half to mashed potatoes. Season with ¼ TSP of salt and pepper
Sprinkle broccoli with lemon zest to taste
Divide mashed potatoes, broccoli, and chicken between plates
Spoon tomato topping over chicken, top potatoes with remaining bacon
Serve with remaining lemon wedge on the side
Serve hot and Enjoy!
