Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
A delicious, high-protein pasta dish combining juicy chicken, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic basil, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente.
- Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the chicken: Season with salt and pepper, heat olive oil, and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Make the bruschetta mixture: Remove chicken and add remaining olive oil and minced garlic to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add diced tomatoes and chopped basil, cooking for about 3-5 minutes.
- Combine everything: Slice chicken and add back to the skillet along with drained pasta, tossing to coat.
- Serve it up: Plate the pasta, top with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
For added flavors, experiment with Mediterranean ingredients like olives or zucchini noodles for a lower-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Bruschetta, Chicken Pasta, Italian Recipe, Healthy Meal, Quick Dinner
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