Name: Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
Ingredients: 10 ounces Penne Pasta; 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into cubes); salt and pepper (to taste); 1 Tbsp olive oil; 6 Roma tomatoes; 10 fresh basil leaves (cut into thin strips); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 cup tomato sauce; Balsamic Glaze (I buy commercially prepared)

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

Joan

Serves 5 – about 2 cups per serving.

5 from 1 vote

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Course Main Course

Cuisine Chicken, pasta

Servings 5

Ingredients

10 ounces Penne Pasta
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbsp olive oil
6 Roma tomatoes
10 fresh basil leaves cut into thin strips
4 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
Balsamic Glaze (I buy commercially prepared)

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste
Spray a nonstick skillet with no stick cooking spray; add cubed chicken and cook for 8 minutes or until chicken is done. Set aside
Dice tomatoes and reserve the juice from the tomatoes in a small bowl
Combine tomatoes, tomato juices, basil and 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper and half the minced garlic; set aside.
Spray a heavy bottom saucepan with non stick cooking spray. Over medium-low hear, add remaining garlic and saute for about 20 seconds or until soft and tender – DO NOT BURN the garlic
Increase heat to medium high and stir in previously prepped tomato salad. Add tomato sauce to the pan and bring to a boil.
Add pasta to the pan and toss around until coated. Transfer pasta to a large bowl. Stir in chicken. When plated, drizzle with balsamic glaze. Top with parmesan if desired.

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

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