Cheesy Bruschetta Chicken with Garlic Butter & Kale Orzo
Cheesy seared chicken topped with marinated heirloom tomato brushetta and served with tender garlic butter & kale orzo
Difficulty:
Easy
Time:
35-40 min
We’re taking our liberties with this twist on bruschetta, but we think you won’t mind! Typically an Italian antipasto, or starter, in Italy, bruschetta is toasted bread topped with a variety of delicious things. In our full-meal version, we ask chicken to stand in as the base and give it a gooey layer of cheese before topping it with a celebration of summer tomatoes and basil. Combined with fresh kale and garlicky orzo pasta, you’ve got a hearty dish on the table in no time.
Ingredients
Balsamic vinegar
Orzo
Garlic
Kale
Cherry tomatoes
Basil
Mozzarella cheese
Chicken breast
Butter
Featured Ingredient Partners:
Kale:
Urban Organics
Mozzarella:
Burnett Dairy Cooperative
Cherry Tomatoes:
Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA) - St. Paul, MN
Cooking terms for this recipe
Chiffonade
To finely slice vegetables or herbs. Best done by stacking the leaves and rolling, then slicing.
Sear
To cook the surface of meat very quickly with intense heat.
Marinate
Is the process of soaking foods in a seasoned, often acidic, liquid before cooking. It was derived from the brining process.
What you need
Medium sauté pan
Medium mixing bowl
Medium pot