Description
Bruschetta chicken pasta blends Italian flavors with hearty pasta for a delightful meal. Fresh tomatoes, basil, and grilled chicken create a perfect harmony of tastes you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti, fettuccine, or your favorite pasta
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Boil salted water and cook pasta until perfectly al dente. Drain while reserving a small amount of starchy liquid for potential sauce adjustment.
- Bruschetta Fusion: Combine diced cherry tomatoes, minced basil, crushed garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Allow ingredients to meld and develop complex flavors during chicken cooking process.
- Chicken Searing: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature, cooking chicken until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove from heat, then slice into elegant strips.
- Harmonizing Components: Return pasta to skillet, incorporating bruschetta mixture and sliced chicken. Gently toss ingredients, using reserved pasta water to create smooth, cohesive sauce if needed. Ensure even distribution of flavors and textures.
- Elegant Presentation: Plate the pasta, generously sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves. Finish with a delicate drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil to enhance overall flavor profile and visual appeal.
Notes
Pasta Perfection: Cook pasta precisely to al dente for optimal texture and bite.
Tomato Timing: Prepare bruschetta mixture right before serving to maintain fresh, vibrant flavors and prevent soggy ingredients.
Chicken Searing Secrets: Pat chicken dry before cooking to achieve a beautiful golden-brown crust and prevent steaming instead of browning.
Flavor Balancing Act: Taste and adjust seasoning throughout cooking, using pasta water to control sauce consistency and enhance overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg