Instant Pot Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

By Becky Hardin

Updated Jun 17, 2026

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Bruschetta Chicken with tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar, and Parmesan cheese has always been one of my favorite recipes, and now it’s even easier to make. I created this Instant Pot version so it’s fresh, light, quick, and easy—perfect for a busy weeknight meal I can get on the table in about 20 minutes.

20-Minute Chicken Bruschetta

This Instant Pot Bruschetta Chicken Recipe is just so delicious. I find the flavor combination of chicken, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, and Parmesan is so simple yet out of this world. While the chicken cooks in the Instant Pot, I prepare the bruschetta. Once the chicken is done, I layer it with the bruschetta, add grated Parmesan cheese, a few fresh basil leaves, a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, and a few slices of the toasted baguette, and voila! That’s it, 20 minutes from start to finish.

While I love a quick and healthy weeknight dinner, I find this meal is also great for a date night in or a weekend dinner party.

Tips for Beginners

• If using frozen chicken. If you are cooking frozen meat, it will need approximately 50% more cooking time inside the Instant Pot.
• If you don’t have an Instant Pot. You can use crockpot chicken breasts or air fryer chicken breasts.
• Instead of cherry or grape tomatoes. Use ripe Roma tomatoes and chop them into bite-sized pieces.

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Instant Pot Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

Difficulty: Easy

4.67 from 24 votes

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 10 minutes mins

Total: 20 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Author: Becky Hardin

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This Instant Pot Chicken Bruschetta recipe is fresh, light, quick, and makes an easy go-to weeknight meal.

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Ingredients 

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For the Chicken

• ▢ 4-5 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2 lbs.
• ▢ kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper for seasoning
• ▢ 3 tbsp good olive oil divided
• ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ ¼ cup dry white wine
• ▢ ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
• ▢ 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ▢ 1 French baguette diagonally sliced, buttered & toasted

For the Tomato Topping

• ▢ 1 pint red grape or cherry tomatoes quartered
• ▢ 2 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 2 tbsp freshly minced basil leaves
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ ½ tsp kosher salt
• ▢ ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper

For Serving

• ▢ 1 French baguette diagonally sliced, buttered & toasted
• ▢ chopped fresh basil leaves
• ▢ freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
• ▢ balsamic vinegar or balsamic reduction

Instructions 

For the Chicken

• Season the chicken breasts with salt & pepper. Set the Instant Pot to “Sauté.” When hot, add the olive oil and allow the oil to heat 30 seconds. Place half the chicken breasts in the bottom of the pot and cook 3 minutes per side. Transfer the seared chicken to a plate. Pour 1 tbsp oil in the pot and sear the remaining breasts.
  4-5 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, 3 tbsp good olive oil
• Add the garlic to the pot and sauté 30 seconds. Pour in the white wine and chicken broth while scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden spatula. Place the seared chicken in the pot, and sprinkle it with Italian seasoning. Turn off the Instant Pot, and cover it with the lid. Set the valve on the lid to the LOCK position.
  3 cloves garlic, ¼ cup dry white wine, ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Select the “Manual” button, HIGH pressure and set the timer for 6 minutes. When the cook time ends, turn off the Instant Pot. Let the pressure release naturally 5 minutes, cover the pot with a dishcloth and open the release valve. The lid is safe to remove when the red valve drops.

For the Bruschetta

• In a large bowl, toss together the tomatoes, olive oil, fresh basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  1 pint red grape or cherry tomatoes, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp freshly minced basil leaves, 2 cloves garlic, ½ tsp kosher salt, ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper

To Serve

• Transfer the chicken to a serving plate, top with bruschetta tomato topping and freshly shredded Parmesan. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and a couple of slices of toasted baguette. Enjoy!
  1 French baguette, chopped fresh basil leaves, freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar or balsamic reduction

Equipment

• Instant Pot

Becky’s Tips

• If you are cooking frozen chicken, cook for 50% longer.
• Use crockpot chicken breasts or air fryer chicken breasts instead of using the Instant Pot. 
• Use ripe Roma tomatoes and chop them into bite-sized pieces instead of grape or cherry tomatoes. 
• Store chicken and bruschetta separately in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for 3 months. Reheat in the oven. 

Serving: 1servingCalories: 476kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 815mgPotassium: 531mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 2.6mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 2.6mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Store

I like to store the chicken and the bruschetta topping separately, as the bruschetta will get liquid as it sits. Place both in airtight containers and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheat

Reheat the chicken in the oven or microwave until warmed through. Toss with the bruschetta before serving.

Freeze

Leftover chicken can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. I don’t recommend freezing the bruschetta. Make a fresh batch the next time you eat the chicken. If you happen to have leftover bruschetta, serve it over a salad, pasta or toasted French bread.

Serving Suggestions

I love serving this chicken dish with a simple side of crispy roasted potatoes, and to add some green to our plates, I’ll either prepare garlic Parmesan Brussels sprouts or crispy garlic roasted asparagus.

This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight. I can get dinner on the table in 20 minutes for my family of 4 and I know everyone will be happy. I’ll also make this when I’m entertaining, as it’s incredibly delicious and always impresses my guests. Since it’s quick to prepare, I can spend more time socializing and less time in the kitchen.

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