Bruschetta Pasta Recipe

By kimvess

Slices of grilled chicken breasts are smothered in pasta with a sauce made of tomatoes, garlic and olive oil. Add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan to complete a delicious and satisfying dish!

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (2 or 3)
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 12 ounces dry angel hair pasta
• 4 large tomatoes, halved, deseeded, & cut into 1/4-inch wide pieces
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 (2/3-ounce) package fresh basil, stems removed & roughly chopped
• 2 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat a grill/barbecue or grill pan on high heat.

Season the chicken with salt and pepper and put it on the grill/barbecue. Cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Let stand for 5 minutes and then cut each chicken breast into slices 1/4-inch thick. Keep warm.

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta and keep warm.

Combine the tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Divide the chicken among 4 plates and top with some of the pasta. Scatter the tomato mixture over the pasta. Drizzle the vinegar over the tomatoes and sprinkle with Parmesan. Serve immediately.