Description
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is a vibrant and delicious dish that seamlessly combines the classic flavors of bruschetta with hearty pasta and tender chicken. This quick-to-make recipe features juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, creating a medley of tastes perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Italian seasoning
- garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from heat and slice.
- In a bowl, mix tomatoes, garlic, basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt to create the bruschetta topping.
- In the skillet with drippings, toss drained pasta with sliced chicken and bruschetta topping.
- Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and optional basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg