Go Back
+ servings
Cozy Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Dinner

Cozy Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Dinner in 30 Minutes Flat

Enjoy a delicious and quick recipe for Cozy Bruschetta Chicken Pasta dinner packed with flavors and nutrients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts or chicken thighs for richer flavor.
For the Bruschetta Topping
  • 2-3 Roma Tomatoes or cherry/grape tomatoes.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil torn leaves.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil high-quality extra virgin for best taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic freshly minced.
  • Salt & Pepper to taste.
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Angel Hair or Penne Pasta cook al dente.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese to taste.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Medium Bowl
  • large pot
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Bruschetta Topping: In a medium bowl, dice the Roma tomatoes and mix in minced garlic, torn basil leaves, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let marinate for about 15 minutes.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Heat olive oil in a skillet, add chicken, and cook until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Boil the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
  4. Combine Pasta with Topping: Add marinated bruschetta topping and reserved pasta water into the pan with the skillet over low heat. Add drained pasta and toss everything for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Serve the Chicken: Slice the chicken and layer it on top of the pasta in a serving dish. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and extra basil leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 38gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh, in-season ingredients and adjust flavors to taste.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!