Bruschetta Chicken Pasta 🍝🍅🍗:
Ingredients 🍅
– 8 oz penne or your favorite pasta 🍝
– 2 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
– 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 🐔
– Salt and black pepper to taste 🧂🌶️
– 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
– 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 🍅
– 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped 🌿
– 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 🍚
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
Preparation 🍳
1. Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. 🍝
2. Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from the skillet, let rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips. 🐔🧂🌶️
3. Prepare Bruschetta Topping: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they start to soften. Stir in the chopped basil and balsamic vinegar. 🍅🧄🌿🍚
4. Combine Pasta and Chicken: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the tomato mixture and toss to combine. Stir in the sliced chicken and cook for another 2 minutes until everything is heated through. 🍝🍗
5. Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy your Bruschetta Chicken Pasta warm! 😋🍽️