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Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta: Fresh and Easy


Description

🍅✨ Enjoy the fresh, summery flavors of Bruschetta Chicken Pasta—a perfectly balanced dish packed with juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and tender, seasoned chicken! 🍝🔥

🥗👌 Quick to prepare and bursting with Italian-inspired goodness, this dish is ideal for busy nights, meal prep, or sharing at gatherings—finished with a delicious drizzle of balsamic glaze! 🧀🍷


Ingredients

Pasta (spaghetti or angel hair)
Chicken breast
Roma tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes)
Fresh basil
Garlic
Balsamic vinegar
Olive oil
Italian seasoning (oregano, thyme, basil)
Salt
Black pepper
Parmesan cheese (grated)
Balsamic glaze (optional)
Shallots or red onion (optional)
Mozzarella cheese (optional)


Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
2. Dice the Roma tomatoes and place them in a bowl.
3. Chop the fresh basil and mince the garlic, then add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
4. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the tomato mixture and season with salt and pepper.
5. Stir everything together and let the bruschetta mixture sit to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Season the chicken breasts with Italian herbs, salt, pepper, and any additional spices of choice.
7. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked.
8. Remove the chicken from the pan, let it rest, then slice it into strips or bite-sized pieces.
9. Toss the cooked pasta with the bruschetta mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated.
10. Add the sliced chicken to the pasta and gently mix everything together.
11. Optionally, warm the bruschetta mixture briefly in a pan before mixing it with the pasta for a more intense flavor.
12. Serve the dish warm or refrigerate for a chilled pasta salad version.
13. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
14. Customize with additional vegetables, mozzarella cheese, or different pasta shapes if desired.
15. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for easy meal prep or future meals.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan and a drizzle of balsamic glaze on top for extra depth of flavor.

Let the bruschetta mixture sit for at least 10 minutes before mixing it with the pasta to allow the flavors to blend.

For a richer taste, grill the chicken instead of pan-searing to add a smoky charred flavor.

  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Seared or Grilled
  • Cuisine: Italian