Description
A simple pasta dish featuring grilled chicken, fresh tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove chicken and let rest, then slice or dice.
- In a small bowl, combine halved tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Mix gently.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, the tomato mixture, and the sliced chicken. Toss to combine.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- You can grill the chicken instead of pan-frying for added flavor.
- Use fresh mozzarella balls, torn into pieces, for an alternative to Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 65
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: chicken, bruschetta, pasta, tomato, basil, balsamic, easy dinner