**🍝🍅 Bruschetta Chicken Pasta 🍗🍅**
This vibrant and fresh pasta dish combines tender chicken with juicy tomatoes, garlic, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze — a perfect weeknight dinner!
**🥣 Ingredients:**
**For the Chicken:**
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
**For the Bruschetta Topping:**
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt & pepper to taste
**For the Pasta:**
- 8 oz spaghetti or your favorite pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for tossing)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
**👩🍳 Directions:**
1. **Prepare Chicken:** Season chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside and slice.
2. **Make Bruschetta Topping:** In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 5-10 minutes to develop flavor.
3. **Cook Pasta:** Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil.
4. **Assemble the Dish:** Top the pasta with sliced chicken and the bruschetta mixture. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle Parmesan if desired.
**🍽️ Calories & Serving:**
~450 kcal per serving | Serves 4