Description
A bright and tasty dish bringing together summer flavors, perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300g) cherry or Roma tomatoes, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz (225g) penne or spaghetti pasta
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and fresh basil. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and toss it with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with any remaining juices from the chicken. Toss to combine.
- Mix in the bruschetta topping and sliced chicken. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (if desired).
Notes
Make the bruschetta topping in advance. Add spinach or zucchini for extra nutrients. Substitute chicken for turkey cutlets or chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, bruschetta, summer, quick meal