Description
A delicious Italian-inspired dish featuring pasta topped with bruschetta chicken, fresh tomatoes, and basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic.
- Add chicken breasts to the skillet and season with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let it rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add cherry tomatoes and balsamic vinegar; cook until tomatoes are softened.
- Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the skillet; toss to combine.
- Stir in fresh basil and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with grilled vegetables.
- Feel free to add more herbs like oregano or thyme for extra flavor.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a pasta salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg