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Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta: Quick, Fresh, and Flavorful Dinner

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is a quick, flavorful dinner bursting with fresh ingredients and 34 grams of protein per serving.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Well-seasoned
For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Pasta (e.g., Angel Hair or Penne) Cooked al dente
For the Bruschetta Topping
  • 2 cups Roma Tomatoes Diced
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Torn
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar For balancing flavors
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnishing
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine diced Roma tomatoes, minced garlic, torn basil leaves, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix gently (let marinate for at least 15 minutes).
  2. Slice the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into thin cutlets, season them, and sauté in a skillet until golden brown.
  3. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water before draining.
  4. In the same skillet, add the bruschetta mixture and heat it gently. Add the drained pasta, tossing with bruschetta.
  5. Layer the sliced chicken on top of the pasta, sprinkle with Parmesan, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 34gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Keep the pasta and bruschetta topping separate to maintain texture.

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