Chicken Bruschetta Sandwiches

  Lunch

Regular bruschetta can be delightful, but rarely makes a meal. This appetizer- inspired sandwich, on the other hand, is beautiful and also pleasantly filling.

Chicken Bruschetta Sandwiches

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped plum tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh basil
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 3/4 cup Italian salad dressing, divided
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
  • 4 slices Italian bread (1 inch thick), toasted
  • 4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, onion and 1/2 cup dressing; set aside. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness.
  • 2. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with remaining dressing. Layer each slice of toast with a chicken breast, cheese slice and tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 517 calories, 27g fat (7g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 1233mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 35g protein.

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