Description
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is a vibrant dish that brings together juicy chicken, ripe tomatoes, and fresh basil for a quick yet impressive meal that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. Prepare all ingredients: chop the tomatoes and mince the garlic.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook seasoned chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 3. Add minced garlic two minutes before the chicken is done. Stir in cherry tomatoes until they blister.
- 4. Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- 5. Combine drained pasta with the chicken mixture and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Toss to mix.
- 6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Customize by adding spinach or swapping pasta for quinoa for a healthier twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.