Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

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If you like a good, rustic bruschetta...you're gonna love this pasta dish with pan-seared chicken. The freshness of the tomatoes, basil, and garlic will leave your family wanting more!

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dark glass bowl of angel hair pasta with tomatoes and basil and sliced seared chicken breast fanned across the top
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Marinate Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Chicken:

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally

  • 1 cup Italian salad dressing

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Brushchetta:

  • 8 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped

  • 6 basil leaves, chopped, or more to taste

  • 1 head garlic - cloves separated, peeled, and chopped

  • 1/3 cup olive oil

  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Pasta:

  • 1 pound angel hair pasta

  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil

  • 1 yellow onion, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

dark glass bowl of angel hair pasta with tomatoes and basil and sliced seared chicken breast fanned across the top

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  1. Place chicken, Italian dressing, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a resealable plastic bag; seal the bag and squeeze gently to coat chicken. Place chicken in the refrigerator to marinate for 15 minutes or up to 4 hours. 

  2. Add Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar to a large bowl and mix well. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

  3. Heat vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and add to the skillet. Cook until chicken is golden brown and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer, inserted near the center, should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Discard marinade.

  4. Remove chicken from the skillet. Set aside to cool slightly, then slice into bite-sized pieces.

  5. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes.

  6. Remove excess oil from the skillet; add the 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet, and cook and stir yellow onion until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in bruschetta mixture; cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.

  7. Drain pasta. Toss pasta with bruschetta, top with cooked chicken, and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

536 Calories
38g Fat
37g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 536
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g 49%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 818mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 44mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 424mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.