Description
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is a vibrant Italian-inspired dish that combines juicy chicken, bursting tomatoes, and aromatic basil, all tossed with pasta for a quick, delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by halving cherry tomatoes and mincing garlic.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown (about 6-7 minutes per side).
- Add minced garlic and cherry tomatoes to the skillet, cooking until the tomatoes soften (about 3-4 minutes).
- Meanwhile, boil water in another pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain pasta (reserve some cooking water), then combine it with the chicken mixture in the skillet along with balsamic vinegar and fresh basil. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For added creaminess, incorporate mozzarella balls. - For a vegetarian option, swap chicken with grilled vegetables or chickpeas. - Use high-quality ingredients for optimal flavor.