Chicken Pasta Bruschetta (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 chicken breasts, no skin or bones
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8 oz penne pasta or spaghetti
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2 cups diced cherry tomatoes
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
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2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
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1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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2 tbsp olive oil
→ Seasonings
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1 tsp Italian herbs
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1/2 tsp powdered garlic
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Salt and pepper, as needed
# How to Make It:
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Fill a big pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook the pasta until tender but firm. Drain water and put pasta aside.
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Dust chicken breasts with Italian herbs, powdered garlic, salt, and pepper on both sides. Gently push seasonings into the meat.
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Warm olive oil in a wide skillet. Put chicken in and cook until brown and done, roughly 5-7 minutes each side. Let it sit before cutting.
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Throw diced cherry tomatoes, chopped garlic, fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and a bit of salt in a bowl and mix lightly.
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Put the drained pasta back in the skillet with chicken drippings and stir. Cut the chicken and lay it on the pasta. Top with the tomato mixture.
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Scatter Parmesan cheese and some fresh basil on top. If you want, add a bit of balsamic glaze. Serve it hot.
# Additional Tips:
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You can make the tomato topping up to 2 hours before cooking for a quick meal.
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Toss in some zucchini or spinach to make it healthier.
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Switch to gluten-free pasta if you can't eat gluten.