Description

Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato Bruschetta is a flavorful dish made with marinated grilled chicken, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and creamy feta served on warm toasted focaccia. It delivers a balance of savory, fresh, and slightly tangy flavors with a satisfying texture contrast between crisp bread and tender toppings. This recipe works well as an appetizer, light meal, or shared dish and is easy to prepare ahead and assemble just before serving.

Ingredients

Skinless boneless chicken breast halves about sixteen ounces

Italian salad dressing divided one and one quarter cups

Fresh spinach torn four cups

Crumbled feta cheese made with vegetarian rennet one third cup using Dodoni Feta Cheese or Organic Valley Feta Cheese

Sun-dried tomatoes packed without oil chopped eight pieces

Focaccia bread sliced half inch thick one loaf about one pound using La Brea Bakery Rosemary Focaccia or Trader Joe’s Focaccia Bread

Olive oil one quarter cup

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Instructions

1. Place the chicken in a large bowl and coat evenly with one cup of Italian dressing then cover and refrigerate for several hours to allow flavors to absorb

2. Preheat the grill to high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking

3. Remove the chicken from the marinade discard the used dressing and grill until fully cooked and juices run clear then rest briefly and shred

4. Combine the shredded chicken spinach sun-dried tomatoes feta cheese and remaining dressing in a large bowl and toss gently

5. Brush focaccia slices with olive oil and grill until lightly toasted on both sides

6. Spoon the chicken mixture over the warm focaccia and serve immediately

Notes

Nutrition values may vary depending on how much dressing is absorbed during marination and mixing

Allowing the chicken to rest before shredding helps keep it juicy

The chicken mixture stores well in the refrigerator for several days when kept in an airtight container

Toast the bread just before serving to maintain the best texture

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American Italian