Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare the Bruschetta Mixture
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine diced Roma tomatoes, minced garlic, fresh basil leaves, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine and let the mixture sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
- Slice the chicken breasts into cutlets. Season with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil, add chicken, and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Boil and Cook Pasta
- Fill a pot with water, add salt, and bring it to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook until al dente, approximately 8-9 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
Combine Ingredients
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and add the bruschetta mixture. Warm for 1-2 minutes. Add warm pasta and toss gently, then layer in the sliced chicken.
Serve and Garnish
- Transfer the pasta to serving plates and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and torn basil leaves. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep bruschetta topping separate until serving. Freeze pasta and chicken for up to 3 months but avoid freezing the bruschetta mixture.
