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Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
Bruschetta chicken pasta brings two best worlds together – chicken pasta and flavors of fresh bruschetta. It's simple and very flavorful versatile chicken pasta dish that can be a complete meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 397 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta spaghetti or bow tie
- 1 - 2 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- ½ cup parmesan or romano cheese freshly grated
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
For Bruschetta Sauce -
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 7 ripe roma tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup ripe cherry tomatoes sliced into half (optional)
- 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ cup fresh basil
For Chicken –
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
Sear Chicken :
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian herbs as per your taste. Sprinkle seasoning on both sides, rub to spread evenly.
- Heat olive oil in cast iron skillet. Place chicken breasts. Sear and cook on both sides on medium low flame.
- Once chicken breasts are cooked completely, remove it on to a plate. Slice it into as small or big piece. You can even shred the cooked chicken, your choice!
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Bruschetta Sauce:
- Into the same skillet, add few more teaspoons of olive oil. Saute garlic, onions on medium low flame.
- Add chopped ripe roma tomatoes into the pan. Saute and cook until tomatoes are softened.
- Note – I added cup of halved cherry tomatoes as well. This step is completely optional.
- Season the sauce with salt, pepper and dried Italian herbs to your taste. Add as much or as little as you want.
- To enhance the flavors of the sauce, a cup of fresh basil (torn roughlis added. Saute for a minute. Turn off flame and leave the sauce aside.
Prepping Pasta:
- Meanwhile cook pasta of your choice as per packet instructions. Make sure to cook to al-dente.
Toss :
- To cooked pasta, add bruschetta sauce. Toss to coat. Add chopped (shreddechicken on top. Drizzle balsamic glaze.
- Give a generous sprinkle of freshly grated cheese on top.
- Serve immediately hot. Or refrigerate upto an hour before serving. Taste delicious both hot and cold.
Notes
- Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
- Balsamic glaze is balsamic vinegar and brown sugar reduced down to thick consistency. You can use store bought glaze like I did.
- I choose to use a mix of ripe Roma tomatoes and cherry tomatoes in the recipe. Feel free to use just ripe Roma tomatoes.
- Use freshly grated cheese for better results. Use just Parmesan cheese or Romano cheese or a mix of both.
Nutrition Information
Calories
397kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
174mg
(7%)
Potassium
682mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1186IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
126mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 397kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 682mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1186IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.