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Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta: A Fresh Twist on a Classic Dish

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is a quick, high-protein dish packed with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts even thickness for juicy, flavorful cuts
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Penne Pasta or substitute with angel hair or thin spaghetti
For the Bruschetta Topping
  • 4 pieces Roma Tomatoes or substitute with sweet cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 bunch Fresh Basil tear the leaves to prevent browning
  • 3 cloves Garlic (Minced) fresh for bold flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated) optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Prepare the Bruschetta Mixture
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. Transfer the pasta to serving plates and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and torn basil leaves. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 38gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

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.

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