This delicious Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is a simple and delicious end-of-summer meal your whole family will enjoy! Made with juicy, tender chicken breasts, fresh tomatoes, garlic, pasta, and lots of fresh basil. So fresh and easy enough for a busy weeknight dinner!
Easy Chicken Bruschetta Pasta
I look forward to making bruschetta every year with our garden-grown tomatoes, but this year I thought I would put a little twist on it! This chicken bruschetta pasta recipe is full of great flavor while still being very light and refreshing. The easy homemade balsamic glaze is what really takes this easy recipe to the next level and it only takes a few minutes to make!
Looking to keep it simple with a classic bruschetta recipe for an appetizer? Checkout our Easy Bruschetta Recipe, so good!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Light and Fresh: Some nights you just don’t want a heavy meal. Don’t get me wrong, I love meat and potatoes as much as the next person, but sometimes you just want something a little lighter. This totally hits the spot for me on those kind of nights!
- Simple: The ingredients are pretty basic: chicken, pasta, tomatoes, basil and olive oil 🙂
- Seasonal: Have a bunch of garden-fresh Roma tomatoes that need to be used? This is such a great way to use them!
What Is Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is a combination of homemade bruschetta, grilled chicken, pasta of your choice and balsamic glaze + olive oil! You can also add in some mozzarella cheese if you want (or parmesan cheese). It is an easy, flavorful dish that is perfect for the summer!
How To Make Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
The first step is to make the homemade bruschetta mix in a medium bowl.
Then cook your pasta of choice to al dente according to the package directions.
Can Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Be Made Gluten-Free
Yes! You can definitely make this with your favorite gluten-free spaghetti. Our favorite gluten-free brand is Jovial Foods, but use whatever you like!
Combine the pasta, bruschetta mix, and some olive oil in the large pot that you cooked the noodles in.
Now it is time to cook the boneless skinless chicken breasts. Our all-time favorite cooking method is to make grilled chicken breasts, but you could also make smoked chicken breasts, sous vide chicken breasts, or air fryer chicken breasts.
Could I Make This With Chicken Thighs
Definitely – feel free to use boneless chicken thighs in this recipe if you want. Just adjust the number assuming you would make 1-2 chicken thighs per person – here’s a great tutorial on how to grill chicken thighs!
Add everything together with some balsamic glaze and dinner is ready! Feel free to garnish with fresh basil and if you want to add in some mozzarella cheese or parmesan cheese – go for it!
What To Serve With Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
This healthy chicken bruschetta pasta would be delicious all on its own, but if you want to add a side dish we have a few favorites. They are grilled broccolini, a slice of grilled bread, or a fresh side salad!
Balsamic Glaze
Feel free to use store-bought if that is what works best for you! I also have a homemade sweet balsamic glaze, if you have time. Otherwise, you can make a sugar-free version by following these directions:
- Place 1 cup balsamic vinegar in small saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer, uncovered.
- Continue simmering for 20-30 minutes while you make the rest of the meal.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool (it will continue to thicken as it cools).
OTHER RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
- Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Salsa Verde Chicken
- Homemade Roasted Chicken Soup
- Homemade Roasted Marinara Sauce
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Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta – an easy, go-to end-of-summer dinner! Easily gluten-free and naturally dairy-free!
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 8oz spaghetti noodles (use gluten-free if you want)
- kosher salt
- extra virgin olive oil
Bruschetta:
- 4–5 roma tomates, diced (remove the seeds, if possible)
- 15 cherry tomatoes, quartered (remove seeds, if possible)
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup fresh basil, packed and roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Grilled Chicken Breasts:
- 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Other:
- Balsamic Glaze (see notes)
Instructions
Bruschetta:
- Combine ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning, as desired.
- Set aside.
Pasta:
- Cook al dente according to the box instructions.
- Drain and return to the large pot. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Add bruschetta mixture to pasta and stir to combine. Add additional olive oil, as necessary.
Grilled Chicken Breasts:
- Combine salt and pepper in small bowl.
- Place chicken breasts on a plate and sprinkle both sides with a generous amount of the salt and pepper mix.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat (approximately 400 degrees).
- Place chicken on direct heat (direct flame) and cook at medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side.
- Move chicken away from the direct heat (direct flame) so that it is cooking on indirect heat (maintaining the same grill temp) and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes (you don’t need to flip during this point because the chicken will cook as if it is in an oven) or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken reads 160 degrees F on your meat thermometer.
- Remove from the grill grates and let rest at least 5 minutes (the chicken will continue to cook during this time and the internal temp will continue to rise up to 10 additional degrees).
- Chicken is safe to eat when it reaches an internal temp of 165 degrees (at thickest part of the breast).
Serving:
- Add pasta mixture to bowl and place chicken on top.
- Drizzle with as much balsamic glaze as you would like!
Notes
- Balsamic Glaze: feel free to use store-bought if that is what works best for you! Or make our homemade Sweet Balsamic Glaze recipe. Otherwise, you can make a sugar-free version by following these directions:
- Place 1 cup balsamic vinegar in small saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer, uncovered.
- Continue simmering for 20-30 minutes while you make the rest of the meal.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool (it will continue to thicken as it cools).
- Gluten-Free: to make this gluten-free simply use gluten-free pasta. I love the Jovial brand!
- Chicken Thighs: you could easily make grilled chicken thighs, instead of breasts!
- Leftovers: this makes excellent leftovers for lunch the next day! Just store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days and you might want to liven up the pasta with some additional olive oil!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6oz
- Calories: 529
- Sugar: 20.8 g
- Sodium: 789 mg
- Fat: 10.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 72.1 g
- Protein: 39.5 g
- Cholesterol: 82.7 mg
Cathy says
Would it be possible to cook the brushetta somehow to soften the vegetables? I’m not supposed to eat anything raw because of a stomach issue, but this looks and sounds really good
Erin says
Hi Cathy – Hmm.. I supposed you could saute the bruschetta a bit before using it? I have never tried it, but if that is what you need to do, go for it!
Bri says
This is so delicious, I can’t stand it! Wish I would’ve discovered it sooner!! So flavorful and light. Thank you!!!
Erin says
So happy to hear that, Bri!!
Kristen Maggitti says
This recipe is a staple in our house year round. We make it at least twice per month (more in the summer).
Erin says
So happy to hear that, Kristen! And thank you for coming back to leave a review + feedback – I appreciate it!
Karen Vining says
Made this for dinner tonight! Delicious!
Erin says
So happy to hear that, Karen! And thanks for taking the time to leave a review + feedback!
Ashley Bell says
This was an easy dinner to make! We can’t wait to try it in the summer with our homegrown tomatoes!
Erin says
That is so awesome to hear, Ashley! Glad you enjoyed it – and yes, it is even better in the summer with those homegrown tomatoes 🙂 Thanks so much for the feedback!
Sarah says
Oh my goodness. This is so delicious and easy, and made for the perfect Sunday night meal prep. The balsamic glaze (though I cheated and used store bought) takes this over the top. Thanks Erin, for another amazing recipe per usual! 😊
Erin says
Hi Sarah! So happy you enjoyed this – and hey, it’s definitely not cheating to use store-bought 🙂 Do what you gotta do! Thank you so much for the feedback, I really appreciate it!