Grilled Chicken Bruschetta Pizza – Simply Scratch

This Grilled Chicken Bruschetta Pizza is fresh, cheesy and delicious! Crunchy ciabatta bread topped with grilled chicken slices, a mix of melty Italian cheeses and a super simple yet utterly flavorful tomato basil bruschetta topping. Perfect for summer! For 4 to 8 people.

Chicken. Bruschetta. Pizza.

When I think of basil, I think of tomatoes, and when I think of tomatoes and basil, I think Bruschetta. (I mean, who doesn’t?) Because I worship Bruschetta. It’s great as an appetizer or when spooned over grilled chicken and sliced, crusty grilled bread. And it’s just as great when it’s turned into a panzanella.

So why not make a pizza out of it?

Needless to say, I compiled my favorite bruschetta recipe and instead of topping it on crusty slices of toasted bread, I topped a grilled chicken and ciabatta pizza with cheese. The results? Phenomenal.

To make this Bruschetta Grilled Chicken Pizza you will need:

for the chicken:

• lemon juice – Adds a hint of citrus flavor and acidity.
• avocado oil – Or replace with extra light olive oil.
• Italian spice – Use regular (homemade or store-bought) and feel free to add paprika for some color.
• garlic powder – Adds a flavor that is sweeter yet milder than fresh garlic.
• Boneless skinless chicken breast (thin sliced) – Or you can cut the chicken breast in half horizontally.

the bruschetta:

• Roma tomatoes – A key ingredient for bruschetta. Roma tomatoes are aromatic, have fewer seeds, and tend to be less acidic.
• basil and parsley (fresh) – Adds a hint of green and fresh herbal flavor.
• Garlic – This gives this dish a distinct and bold flavor.
• kosher salt – This is necessary to bring out the flavor.
• freshly ground black pepper – Adds some subtle bite and flavor.
• olive oil – Adds fullness and flavor.
• balsamic vinegar – Gives delicious spice and acidity.

for the pizzas:

• ciabatta – Use homemade or store-bought.
• grated Italian cheese mix – I use a mix of mozzarella, fontina, parmesan, romano, and asiago cheeses.
• parmesan cheese – Use freshly grated for best flavor.
• Balsamic Glaze – Reduced balsamic vinegar is sweet and syrupy.

Make the chicken:

In a shallow bowl, measure and add the juice of half a lemon (about 2 tablespoons), 1 teaspoon avocado oil, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (the one I use contains paprika), and 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder.

Stir to combine.

Add 1 to 1-1/4 pounds of thinly sliced ​​boneless, skinless chicken breasts, tossing with tongs to coat evenly. Leave to rest for 30 minutes.

After about 15 minutes, preheat your grill to 500°.

Grill the seasoned chicken breasts, about 3 to 4 minutes per side (depending on thickness) or until fully cooked. Of course, if you have an indoor grill or grill pan, you can use that too. See! It really doesn’t have to be summer to enjoy this pizza.

After grilling, place the chicken on a cutting board and cover with foil to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Thinly slice each chicken breast and set aside.

MAKE THE BRUSCHETTA TOPPING:

Meanwhile, in a bowl, toss together 6 medium Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped, 2 medium cloves of minced garlic, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley. Season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Finally, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar.

Stir these gorgeous ingredients together and let the tomatoes sit and marinate in all those bright flavors.

BUILD THE PIZZAS:

Preheat your oven to 400°.

Cut a 16-ounce loaf of ciabatta in half horizontally and spread the grilled chicken slices on top.

Divide and sprinkle with 2 cups (1 cup per half) of shredded Italian cheese blend.

Bake on the middle shelf of the preheated oven for 8 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden in spots and bread is crisp.

Remove and, while hot, immediately grate 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese over each pizza. Then top with a spoonful of the tomato basil bruschetta.

Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and a few small basil leaves (if desired), slice and serve!

Warm, cheesy chicken pizza and a cool, refreshing tomato basil bruschetta are heaven for your taste buds. Serve alongside a simple rocket salad and enjoy!

Enjoy! And if you try this Grilled Chicken Bruschetta Pizza Recipe, let me know! Take a picture and tag me Twitter or Instagram!