Description
Bruschetta chicken pasta is a delightful fusion of juicy chicken, ripe cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil, all tossed together with your favorite pasta. This dish not only bursts with fresh flavors but also transforms a simple meal into a celebration of taste and color. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, it comes together in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 8 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping tomatoes and mincing garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, season chicken with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side). Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar into the pan and let simmer for 3-5 minutes to thicken.
- While the sauce simmers, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain but reserve some pasta water.
- Combine cooked pasta with the chicken-tomato mixture. Stir in basil and Parmesan cheese; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional basil or cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg