*Updated 12/15/21. This Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is a quick and easy weeknight dinner. It's made with traditional bruschetta toppings including garlic, tomatoes, and basil. Then it's topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese and drizzled with balsamic vinegar glaze to make a delicious Italian style dinner.
Ingredients
This pasta dish is a great way to use up those fresh summer tomatoes and basil, however I also love to make this around the holidays for the color pops of red and green.
Pasta: Angel hair (capellini) or thin spaghetti are the best pasta shapes for Bruschetta Chicken Pasta, however you can use whatever shape of pasta you prefer. I like this Whole Wheat Capellini from DeLallo.
Chicken: One pound of boneless, skinless thin sliced chicken breast.
Olive Oil: Use your favorite olive oil to sauté the garlic and tomatoes.
Garlic: Minced garlic to add delicious flavor.
Tomatoes: What would Bruschetta Pasta be without tomatoes! Use a pint of ripe cherry tomatoes for their sweet and juicy flavor profile.
Basil: Chopped fresh basil is a must!
Salt and pepper: To taste.
Balsamic Glaze: Drizzle some balsamic glaze just before serving for some added sweet tanginess.
Parmesan Cheese: Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese. (optional)
Step-By-Step Instructions
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is a simple recipe that's perfect for those busy weeknights. It comes together in less than 30 minutes!
- Cook the chicken. Preheat the oven to 350°. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place on a large baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, until cooked through. Cut into slices.
- Make the pasta. In the meantime, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the bruschetta topping. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, another 4-5 minutes until tomatoes are soft.
- Mix the pasta and tomatoes. Add drained pasta to the tomatoes skillet and toss to combine. Add reserved pasta water, as needed.
- Serve and enjoy. Serve the pasta topped with chicken slices, basil, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Serving Suggestions
Serve Bruschetta Chicken Pasta as a light and fresh dinner. It's perfect served with some fresh crusty bread and a side salad.
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Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is a quick and easy weeknight dinner. It's made with traditional bruschetta toppings including garlic, tomatoes, and basil. Then it's topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese and drizzled with balsamic vinegar glaze to make a delicious Italian style dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless, thin sliced chicken breast
- 8 ounces whole wheat angel hair pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- salt and pepper
- balsamic vinegar glaze, for drizzling
- freshly grated parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken. Preheat the oven to 350°. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place on a large baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, until cooked through. Cut into slices.
- Make the pasta. In the meantime, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the bruschetta topping. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, another 4-5 minutes until tomatoes are soft.
- Mix the pasta and tomatoes. Add drained pasta to the tomatoes skillet and toss to combine. Add reserved pasta water, as needed.
- Serve and enjoy. Serve the pasta topped with chicken slices, basil, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Simple and great.
★★★★★