Description
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful Italian-inspired dish that combines tender slices of cooked chicken with al dente pasta and a fresh tomato basil bruschetta topping. Tossed together with balsamic vinegar, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese, this recipe offers a perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors, ideal for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
Pasta
- 12 oz penne or spaghetti pasta
Bruschetta Mixture
- 4 large Roma tomatoes, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Additional Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Extra chopped basil or Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Prepare the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before setting the pasta aside.
- Make Bruschetta Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir well and allow the mixture to sit for at least 10 minutes so the flavors can meld together.
- Heat Chicken: Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the pre-cooked sliced chicken breasts and sauté them for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the prepared bruschetta mixture to the skillet with the chicken followed by the cooked pasta. Gently toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce and help everything combine smoothly.
- Add Cheese and Garnish: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese if using. Serve the pasta warm, garnished with additional fresh basil and Parmesan cheese as desired.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken or grilled chicken for convenience and added flavor.
- This dish is delicious served warm or at room temperature, making it versatile for different occasions.
- For a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the bruschetta mixture.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make this recipe suitable for gluten-free diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
