Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this easy and delicious bruschetta chicken pasta! This one-pan meal combines grilled chicken, vibrant cherry tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fresh basil, all tossed together with penne pasta. Bursting with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for family meals or when entertaining guests. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner solution or a dish that impresses, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. Experience the delightful combination of textures and tastes that will have everyone reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Add penne pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Make the bruschetta mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, minced garlic, and basil. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss well.
- Combine everything: In a skillet over medium heat, add cooked penne and bruschetta mixture. Stir gently until heated through.
- Add chicken: Fold in sliced grilled chicken.
- Serve: Dish out into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg