Bruschetta Chicken Pasta ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ—:

Ingredients ๐Ÿ…
โ€“ 8 oz penne or your favorite pasta ๐Ÿ
โ€“ 2 tablespoons olive oil ๐Ÿซ’
โ€“ 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ๐Ÿ”
โ€“ Salt and black pepper to taste ๐Ÿง‚๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
โ€“ 2 cloves garlic, minced ๐Ÿง„
โ€“ 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved ๐Ÿ…
โ€“ 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar ๐Ÿš
โ€“ 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese ๐Ÿง€

Preparation ๐Ÿณ
1. Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. ๐Ÿ

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. ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿง‚๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

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. ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿง„๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿš

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. ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—

5. Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy your Bruschetta Chicken Pasta warm! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿฝ๏ธ