Description
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines juicy chicken, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic basil over perfectly cooked pasta. This delightful recipe bursts with flavor and is easy to prepare, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings. Each bite transports you to Italy, offering a taste of summer in every forkful. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy this delicious meal that promises to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced (preferably heirloom or vine-ripened)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 8 oz pasta (bowtie or penne recommended)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the tomatoes and basil while mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute), then add diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Slice cooked chicken into strips and return it to the skillet with chopped basil and cooked pasta. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve warm topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and additional basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg