Chicken Bruschetta Pasta
This richly tangy Chicken Bruschetta Pasta is packed with tender chicken breast, zesty tomatoes and perfectly cooked pasta in a sweet and tart balsamic sauce. Enjoy it with a glass of wine on date night, or at family dinner with sparkling grape juice for the kids.
Servings : 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound bow tie pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 (4- ounces each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
- 6 roma tomatoes
- 10 fresh basil leaves , cut into thin strips
- 4 tablespoons olive oil , divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 4 garlic cloves , minced, divided
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to the directions on the package.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet; add cubed chicken and cook for 8 minutes, or until chicken is browned and internal temperature reaches 165°F degrees. Set aside.
- Dice tomatoes and save the juices in a small bowl.
- Combine tomatoes, tomato juices, basil, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, & half of the minced garlic; set aside. You can also make this ahead of time and refrigerate for 2 hours, covered.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy bottom saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Add remaining garlic and sauté for about 20 seconds, or until soft and tender - do not burn the garlic.
- Increase heat to medium high and stir in previously prepared tomato salad.
- Add tomato sauce to pan and bring to a boil.
- Add prepared pasta to sauce pan and toss around until coated. Set aside.
- In a small pan, bring to a boil vinegar and sugar; reduce heat to a simmer and continue to cook until sauce turns to a thick syrup. Remove from heat and add to prepared pasta.
- Transfer pasta to a platter.
- Arrange prepared chicken breasts on top of pasta.
- Serve.
Equipment
- Stove
Video
Notes
- To Store: Keep sealed tightly in the fridge covered in plastic or in an airtight container up to 5 days.
- To Freeze: Freeze in a double-lock freezer bag or a tightly sealed freezer-safe container up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight before serving.
- To Reheat: Cook on the stove over medium heat or microwave in 30-second intervals until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 347 kcal | Carbohydrates: 13 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 20 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Cholesterol: 72 mg | Sodium: 449 mg | Potassium: 787 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 10 g | Vitamin A: 995 IU | Vitamin C: 17.2 mg | Calcium: 33 mg | Iron: 1.3 mg | Net Carbs: 12 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.