Description
Discover the perfect weeknight meal with this Easy Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Recipe! Combining juicy grilled chicken, fresh tomatoes, and fragrant basil, it’s a delightful Italian-inspired dish that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces of spaghetti or penne pasta
- 2 cups of fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup of cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Dice the fresh tomatoes and combine them in a bowl with minced garlic, a pinch of salt, and chopped basil. Let the mixture marinate.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add the marinated tomatoes and garlic, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Boil pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return to the pot.
- Add the bruschetta tomato mixture and cooked chicken to the pasta; toss well to combine.
- Plate the pasta, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Serve warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat with a splash of olive oil for best results.
- Pair with garlic bread or a Caprese salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg