Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Recipe for Quick Dinners
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is a quick and flavorful Italian-inspired dish combining seared chicken, blistered cherry tomatoes, garlic, and balsamic glaze with bowtie pasta, Parmesan, and fresh basil. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced thin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze (or vinegar)
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped basil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup burrata or mozzarella (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season sliced chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook in a hot skillet with olive oil until golden and cooked through.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and cherry tomatoes until blistered. Add balsamic glaze and stir to combine.
- Return cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together and stir in Parmesan cheese and chopped basil.
- Serve the pasta topped with burrata or mozzarella, extra basil, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- Substitute burrata with mozzarella if desired.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Leftovers keep well and make a great next-day lunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg