Bruschetta Chicken Pasta With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta combines chicken, ripe tomatoes, basil, pasta, and balsamic for a tasty meal that’s sure to be a family favorite.

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Recipe

This dish highlights fresh tomatoes and basil, al dente pasta, and balsamic-touched bruschetta, all crowned with perfectly seasoned chicken. It’s a full-flavored feast that’s not only family-friendly but also a smart way to incorporate garden vegetables into a meal that even kids will eagerly devour.

Ingredients

• 1-pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1/3 cup chopped basil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 oz spaghetti pasta
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated or shredded
• 1 tablespoon Balsamic glaze (optional)

Step-by-Step Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Recipe

Prepare the Bruschetta Mixture

1. Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
2. Marinate: Place the bowl in the refrigerator to marinate while you prepare the rest of the dish.

Cook the Pasta

3. Boil Water: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
4. Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta until al dente (or according to package directions).
5. Drain Pasta: Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside.

Cook the Chicken

6. Heat Olive Oil: While the pasta is cooking, heat up 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
7. Add Chicken: Once the oil is heated, add in the diced chicken.
8. Season Chicken: Season with Italian seasoning (add salt/pepper to taste, if desired).
9. Cook Chicken: Cook the chicken until it is cooked through.
10. Remove Chicken: Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Cook the Bruschetta Mixture

11. Heat Olive Oil: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet.
12. Cook Bruschetta: Add in the Bruschetta mixture and cook for about 1 minute, or until heated through.

Combine and Serve

13. Mix Ingredients: Combine the cooked pasta, cooked chicken, and the Bruschetta mixture in a large bowl, tossing to coat.
14. Garnish: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and drizzle with Balsamic glaze (if using).
15. Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Bruschetta Chicken Pasta!

Notes

• • You can adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
  • For extra flavor, you can add some freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top just before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• Garlic Bread
• Dinner Rolls
• Fresh Salad
• Fresh Fruit

Tips and Tricks

• Sprinkle fresh Parmesan cheese on top at the end to perfectly finish the dish. Even grated
• Parmesan from a green can works if that’s what you have on hand.
• The recipe portion is generous, providing enough for a family of five plus leftovers for 2 lunches the next day.
• This dish reheats well, so enjoy leftovers without a loss in quality or taste.