Description
A delightful and flavorful dish, Bruschetta Chicken Pasta combines tender pasta with seared chicken, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and a balsamic vinegar glaze. Topped with fresh basil and Parmesan, this Italian-American inspired recipe is a perfect balance of savory and fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz (340g) pasta (penne or spaghetti)
Chicken:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Tomato Mixture:
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
- Extra olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta in salted water, drain, and set aside.
- Sear the chicken: Season and cook chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
- Prepare the tomato mixture: Sauté garlic and cherry tomatoes, add balsamic vinegar, then toss with cooked pasta.
- Combine ingredients: Mix in basil and Parmesan, top with chicken and mozzarella.
- Serve: Drizzle with olive oil and enjoy!
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- This dish is also great served cold as a pasta salad.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
