Description
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta combines grilled chicken, al dente pasta, fresh tomatoes, basil, and balsamic vinegar for a fresh, satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, one clove of garlic, and basil.
- Grill the chicken until fully cooked to 165°F, then slice into strips.
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, drain, and toss with olive oil.
- Mix diced tomatoes with remaining garlic, basil, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil.
- Combine pasta with the tomato mixture and grilled chicken, then serve warm.
Notes
- Add mozzarella or avocado for extra creaminess.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently to keep the pasta from drying out.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg