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Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is an easy weeknight dinner full of fresh tomatoes and basil, pasta, balsamic vinegar and topped with seasoned chicken.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 400 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1/3 cup chopped basil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 oz spaghetti pasta
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated or shredded
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place bowl in the refrigerator to marinate while you prepare the rest of the dish.
  3. Cook the pasta until al dente (or according to package directions).
  4. While pasta is cooking, heat up 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet (medium heat).
  5. Once oil is heated, add in the diced chicken and season with Italian seasoning (add salt/pepper to taste, if desired).
  6. Once chicken is cooked through, remove from skillet and set aside.
  7. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to skillet and add in the Bruschetta mixture.
  8. Cook for about 1 minute, or until heated through.
  9. Drain the cooked pasta and combine the cooked chicken, Bruschetta mixture, and pasta, tossing to coat.
  10. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top as well as Balsamic glaze (if using).
  11. Serve immediately!

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from:  Emily Bites

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 400kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 422mg (18%) Potassium 607mg (17%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 565IU (11%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 136mg (14%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 400

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 400kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 422mg 18%
Potassium 607mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 565IU 11%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 136mg 14%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.