This richly tangy Chicken Bruschetta Pasta is packed with tender chicken, zesty tomatoes, and perfectly cooked pasta in a sweet and tart balsamic sauce.
Servings : 4servings
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 45 minutesmins
Total Time 1 hourhr
Ingredients
1poundbow tie pasta
1tablespoonolive oil
1poundboneless, skinless chicken breasts,cut into cubes
salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste
6roma tomatoes
10fresh basil leavescut into thin strips
4tablespoonsolive oil, divided
¼teaspoonsalt
⅛teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
4clovesgarlic,minced, divided
½cuptomato sauce
½cupbalsamic vinegar
½tablespoonsugar
Instructions
Prepare the pasta according to the directions on the package.
Meanwhile, season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet; add the cubed chicken to the skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until browned and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F degrees. Set aside.
Dice the tomatoes and save the juices in a small bowl. Combine the tomatoes, tomato juices, basil, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, and 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 the remaining garlic and sauté for about 20 seconds, or until soft - do not burn the garlic.
Increase the heat to medium-high and stir in the prepared tomato salad. Add tomato sauce to the pan and bring to a boil. Add the prepared pasta to the saucepan and toss around until coated. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar and sugar and bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer and continue to cook until the sauce turns to a thick syrup. Remove from heat and add it to the prepared pasta.
Transfer the pasta to a platter. Arrange the chicken over the pasta and serve.
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.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: bruschetta chicken pasta, chicken bruschetta pasta, chicken pasta