Description
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is a delightful Italian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken, pasta, fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella, all enhanced with a balsamic glaze drizzle. It’s a quick, easy, and impressive meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or rotini recommended)
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: chop tomatoes, basil, and mince garlic.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic.
- Cook chicken in the skillet for 6-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- Slice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Add cherry tomatoes to the same skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add the cooked pasta, sliced chicken, and chopped basil to the skillet with the tomatoes. Toss to combine.
- Stir in the mozzarella cheese until it melts.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve the Bruschetta Chicken Pasta in bowls or plates, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use the freshest ingredients available, especially tomatoes and basil.
- Adjust seasoning as needed, as balsamic glazes can vary in sweetness.
- Allow chicken to rest after cooking before slicing to keep it moist.
- Do not overcook the pasta; aim for al dente.
- Consider adding toasted pine nuts or sun-dried tomatoes for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: N/A