Description
A delicious and quick recipe for Bruschetta Chicken Pasta that combines tender chicken, fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the skillet with the tomatoes. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Stir in the chopped basil and half of the mozzarella cheese. Mix until the cheese is slightly melted.
- Serve the pasta in bowls, drizzling each serving with balsamic glaze and topping with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in balsamic vinegar for 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can also substitute grilled shrimp for the chicken for a seafood twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg