Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Delight Recipe
This Bruschetta Chicken Pasta combines tender chicken, fresh tomatoes, and basil for a delightful Italian-inspired dish. It's a perfect blend of flavors and textures, ideal for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let it rest before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook until softened, then stir in balsamic vinegar, basil, and red pepper flakes.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper, then cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Combine the drained pasta and sliced chicken with the bruschetta mixture in the skillet.
- Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil leaves.
Notes
For added flavor, use high-quality extra virgin olive oil.