Description
Healthy Bruschetta Chicken Pasta combines juicy grilled chicken, fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and whole wheat pasta for a light Mediterranean-inspired dinner that’s ready in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 10 oz whole wheat pasta
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- Fresh basil for garnish
- 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
Instructions
1. Season chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
2. Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through.
3. Rest chicken for 5 minutes before slicing.
4. Mix tomatoes, garlic, basil, balsamic vinegar and olive oil together.
5. Cook whole wheat pasta until al dente.
6. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
7. Toss hot pasta with bruschetta mixture.
8. Add reserved pasta water as needed.
9. Top with sliced grilled chicken.
10. Finish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Reserve pasta water for a silky sauce.
- Store leftovers for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 20 Minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling and Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Healthy Bruschetta Chicken Pasta, Healthy Chicken Pasta, Mediterranean Pasta, Bruschetta Chicken