Description
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is a fresh and flavorful dish that combines juicy grilled chicken, sweet cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, and balsamic glaze with tender pasta. It’s a light yet satisfying meal perfect for weeknights or special summer dinners.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz penne or spaghetti
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Optional Toppings:
- Extra Parmesan
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
1 Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente
Drain and set aside
2 Cook the Chicken
While pasta cooks, season chicken breasts with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side or until fully cooked through and golden
Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly
3 Make the Bruschetta Mixture
In a bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh basil
Let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld
4 Assemble the Pasta
Toss cooked pasta with the tomato mixture and Parmesan cheese
Top with sliced chicken and a generous drizzle of balsamic glaze
5 Serve
Garnish with additional basil, Parmesan, or red pepper flakes if desired
Serve warm or at room temperature
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chicken in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking
Use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta if preferred
Balsamic glaze can be store-bought or homemade by reducing balsamic vinegar with a bit of honey
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Keywords: Bruschetta Chicken Pasta, Fresh Tomato Pasta, Grilled Chicken Pasta, Balsamic Chicken Pasta, chicken bruschetta pasta