Bruschetta Chicken Pasta 🍅🍝

Fresh tomatoes, juicy chicken, garlic, basil, and pasta tossed together with a light buttery sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, diced
• 8 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook pasta
   • Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
   • Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Cook chicken
   • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
   • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
   • Cook 6–8 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
3. Make bruschetta topping
   • Add garlic and tomatoes to the skillet.
   • Cook 2–3 minutes just until tomatoes soften slightly.
4. Combine
   • Stir in butter, cooked pasta, and a splash of reserved pasta water.
   • Toss everything together.
5. Finish
   • Add fresh basil and Parmesan.
   • Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.

Optional Add-Ins

• Mozzarella pearls
• Spinach
• Sun-dried tomatoes
• Extra garlic butter