Cook Perfect Bruschetta Chicken Pasta for a Flavorful Feast
Learn how to cook perfect bruschetta chicken pasta that combines all the delightful flavors of bruschetta and pasta for an unforgettable meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Grill or pan-sear the chicken breast until fully cooked and slice into strips.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the bruschetta topping.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the bruschetta mixture and add the sliced chicken on top.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the bruschetta mixture sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Bruschetta, Chicken, Pasta, Italian, Dinner