Bruschetta Chicken Pasta: A Juicy Twist on Italian Comfort Food
A delightful combination of chicken, pasta, and fresh bruschetta toppings that brings a flavorful twist to traditional Italian comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook diced chicken over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the chicken mixture with the cooked pasta.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for extra flavor.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg