Bruschetta chicken pasta is a flavorful dish made with pasta, tomatoes, basil, garlic, balsamic glaze & chicken, topped with parmesan cheese!
This bruschetta chicken pasta recipe is perfect for date night, a busy weeknight or just any time you are craving some tasty pasta! Make sure to pair it with a brown derby cocktail, air fryer spinach mozzarella sticks, and Twix cheesecake.
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
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Why you’ll love this recipe!
📌 Delicious flavors of bruschetta made into a pasta dish.
📌 The tender chicken seasoned with Italian seasoning.
📌 Easy enough for a weeknight meal but fancy enough for entertaining or date night!
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Ingredients
- Chicken – We used chicken breast tenderloins, but any cut of chicken will work.
- Tomatoes – Cherry tomatoes, halved.
- Basil – Fresh basil leaves.
- Garlic – Fresh cloves, minced.
- Balsamic glaze – Store bought or homemade.
- Seasoning – Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning.
- Oil – Olive oil.
- Pasta – Angel hair pasta.
- Cheese – Parmesan cheese, grated or shredded.
Pasta, basil, tomatoes, garlic, seasonings, balsamic reduction, oil, parmesan cheese.
How do you make bruschetta chicken with pasta? (step-by-step directions)
⭐ First, slice all the cherry tomatoes in half and cut the basil. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, garlic, balsamic glaze, salt and pepper. Stir to combine and place in the refrigerator to chill.
⭐ Next, season the chicken with Italian seasoning and salt and pepper. Add oil to a medium size skillet and cook the chicken on medium heat. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles until al dente according to package directions.
⭐ Then, once the chicken is cooked, remove from the pan and add more oil to the pan. Add the tomato mixture from the fridge and cook, stirring until heated through.
⭐ Finally, add the cooked pasta to the pan and stir, making sure everything is coated. Add the chicken back to the pan on top of the pasta and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.
Season your chicken and cook it in a pan over medium heat. Stir together your tomato mixture and set aside to chill.
Preparation
What in the does chiffonade mean?!
Chiffonade means “little ribbons” in French, which is exactly what you are about to create! Stack the basil leaves and roll them up, then slice them with a knife until almost shredded. This will create long strands (or ribbons) of basil mixed throughout the pasta.
What kind of pasta to use for bruschetta chicken pasta?
We used angel hair pasta for this recipe but it will work well with any type of pasta you enjoy, short or long. Try it with fettuccine noodles or even with bowtie pasta!
What cut of chicken to use for bruschetta chicken pasta?
This recipe calls for chicken breast tenderloins but you can use chicken breasts, or even boneless skinless chicken thighs.
Add the tomatoes to the hot pan, followed by the cooked pasta, and then the chicken. Finish with grated parmesan cheese.
Storage and leftovers
How long does bruschetta chicken pasta last?
Save any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven.
Can you freeze bruschetta chicken pasta?
This pasta does not freeze well, so we don’t recommend it.
Try making this with other proteins like steak or shrimp.
Tips and tricks
✅ Cut up the chicken tenderloins after cooking to mix the chicken into the pasta.
✅ Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze over the top of your dish after plating.
✅ Top with a sprinkle of chopped parsley or more basil for garnish.
✅ You can use diced fresh tomatoes instead of halved cherry tomatoes if desired.
✅ Change up the pasta to your liking, this recipe works well with any shape!
We also love it over zucchini noodles!
What to enjoy with bruschetta chicken pasta (serving suggestions)
This is such a flavorful dish that is great for entertaining or for an easy weeknight meal. We like to serve it with garlic bread, air fryer asparagus, and cinnamon toast crunch poke cake for dessert.
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- See all our easy pasta dishes!
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Tools we love
- Enameled cast iron – Perfect for these delicious one-pot meals. From stove top to oven!
- White serving bowls – Love a simple serving dish! This one is perfect for holiday meals.
- Wooden spatula – My wooden spatulas are my absolute favorite to stir with. I don’t know why, but I feel like a real cook when I use them.
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How to Make Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds chicken we used tenderloin
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- ⅓ cup fresh basil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces angel hair pasta
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Slice all the cherry tomatoes in half and chiffonade the basil*. In a small bowl combine the tomatoes, basil, garlic, balsamic glaze, salt and pepper, slightly stir and place in the refrigerator while you prepare the chicken and pasta.
- Season the chicken with the Italian seasoning and salt and pepper.
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a medium size pan and cook the chicken on medium heat, turning every few minutes to brown evenly. (Chicken is down when it reaches an internal temp of 165℉.)
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare your pasta according to the package directions.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. Add your remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and add the tomato mixture from the fridge and cook for 1-2 minutes on medium heat.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan and stir making sure everything is mixed together and coated.
- Add the chicken back on top of the pasta and finish with grated parmesan.
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Beth says
My entire family loved this, and I loved how easy it was to make. Another winner!
Krystle Smith says
Just whipped up this bruschetta chicken pasta and wow! The fresh tomatoes and basil really pop against the savory chicken and pasta.
tisha says
I’m obsessed with this pasta! It’s such a great way to turn an appetizer into a main dish!!