Name: Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: ITALIAN INSPIRED
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 12 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 cups Roma tomatoes, diced; ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup fresh mozzarella pearls; 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze; Extra chopped basil for garnish

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

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Fresh, flavorful, and ready in about 30 minutes, this Bruschetta Chicken Pasta combines tender seasoned chicken, juicy Roma tomatoes, garlic, basil, Parmesan cheese, and balsamic glaze with perfectly cooked bow tie pasta for an easy Italian-inspired family dinner.

Author: Chrissi | firsthomelovelife.com
Prep Time: 15 MINUTES
Cook Time: 15 MINUTES
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4-6 SERVINGS 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: STOVETOP
Cuisine: ITALIAN INSPIRED

Ingredients

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Chicken

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Pasta

12 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced

Bruschetta Topping

3 cups Roma tomatoes, diced
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Finish

½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup fresh mozzarella pearls
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Extra chopped basil for garnish

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Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta until al dente according to the package directions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, combine the diced tomatoes, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss well and let the mixture marinate while preparing the chicken.

Step 3

Season the chicken with the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium. Melt the butter in the same skillet, then sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 6

Return the cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet. Add the marinated bruschetta mixture and gently toss everything together. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

Step 7

Fold in the Parmesan cheese and mozzarella pearls. Remove from the heat.

Step 8

Transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle generously with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with additional fresh basil before serving.

Notes

Use ripe Roma tomatoes for the sweetest flavor.
Don’t cook the tomato mixture—the fresh bruschetta topping is what gives this dish its signature taste.
Freshly grated Parmesan melts much better than pre-shredded cheese.
Reserve some pasta water to help create a silky coating on the pasta.
Finish with the balsamic glaze just before serving for the best presentation.

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