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Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

This Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is fresh, tasty, and super easy to make. Think juicy chicken, tomatoes, garlic, and basil all tossed with pasta—ready in 30 minutes! Perfect for a quick dinner that still feels special.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz pasta penne, spaghetti, rotini—your choice
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking the chicken
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup fresh basil torn (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Optional: red pepper flakes for a little heat

Method
 

  1. Boil salted water, cook pasta according to package, drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil, season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then cook until golden and cooked through.
  3. In a bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil; let marinate.
  4. Add cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet, then pour in bruschetta mix and sprinkle with Parmesan; toss to combine.
  5. Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen sauce; heat through.
  6. Serve warm, garnished with extra basil and cheese if desired.

Notes

 
  • Tomato Tip: Cherry or grape tomatoes work best—they’re sweeter and less watery.
  • Cheese Swap: No Parmesan? Use Pecorino Romano or even shredded mozzarella.
  • Pasta Options: Any pasta shape works—use what you have on hand.
  • Make It Creamy: Add mozzarella balls or a splash of cream if you want it richer.
  • Short on Time? Use rotisserie chicken to skip cooking the meat.
  • Spice It Up: Red pepper flakes give it a nice little kick.
  • Fresh is Best: Fresh basil and good olive oil really bring this dish to life.
  • Tear the Basil: Tearing instead of chopping keeps the basil more flavorful and gives it a rustic look.