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Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Dish

A fresh and fast pasta dish combining bruschetta-style tomatoes with angel hair pasta, perfect for a summer meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bruschetta Mixture
  • 4 pieces Roma tomatoes, diced Use very ripe tomatoes for best flavor.
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced Mince the garlic small so it mixes well.
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, torn Tear basil by hand to keep its aroma.
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pasta Ingredients
  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta Do not overcook; cook to al dente.
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Method
 

Cooking Pasta
  1. Cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
Preparing Bruschetta Mixture
  1. In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, torn basil leaves, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the bruschetta mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors.
  3. Combine the cooked pasta with the bruschetta mixture in the skillet and toss to combine. Serve warm.

Notes

For a fuller meal, serve with a side salad or some crusty bread. You can also warm leftover cooked chicken and place it on top or mix it in. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently.