Chicken Bruschetta

• Chicken↗
• boneless skinless chicken breast halves↗4
• garlic powder↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• Topping
• olive oil↗2 tablespoons
• Green Giant sliced mushrooms, drained↗1

  (4 1/2 ounce) jar

• garlic cloves↗5

  minced

• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• red onion1⁄2 cup

  chopped

• fresh basil1⁄2 cup

  loosely packed, chopped

• medium Italian plum tomatoes↗3

  seeded and chopped

• balsamic vinegar↗4 teaspoons
• fresh ground black pepper↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• ounce shredded fresh parmesan cheese (1/4 cup)↗1
• fresh basil sprig, if desired↗

Step-by-step instructions

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   Spray broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken breast halves with garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; place on sprayed broiler pan. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 12 to 16 minutes or until fork-tender and juices run clear, turning once.

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   Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add mushrooms, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until garlic is tender, stirring occasionally. Add onion, chopped basil, tomatoes, vinegar and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir 30 to 45 seconds or until thoroughly heated.

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   To serve, arrange chicken on individual plates. Sprinkle with half of the cheese. Top each serving with mushroom mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Garnish with basil sprigs.

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   High Altitude (above 3500 feet):.

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   Broil chicken 16 to 20 minutes.

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   Notes:.

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   Ingredient Info:.

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   Italian plum tomatoes, also called Roma tomatoes, are small oval fruits prized for their low moisture and high flavor. These characteristics make them perfect for canning, sauce and toppings; other tomatoes can make pizza and bruschetta soggy.

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   Ingredient Substitutions:.

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    To boost Italian flavor, use fresh garlic on the chicken breasts; mince 1 or 2 cloves and rub into poultry.

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    Another Italian grating cheese can be used in place of the Parmesan; try Asiago or Romano.