Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

YIELD 8 servings

ACTIVE TIME 10 min

TOTAL TIME 25 min

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound thin spaghetti pasta

• 1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken breasts (2 large breasts)

• 1 teaspoon dried basil

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• salt and pepper, to taste

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 2 tablespoons minced garlic

• 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped (about 1/3 of a red onion)

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (adjust to your tastes)

• 8 roma tomatoes, diced

• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese , plus more to serve

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil or parsley

• salt and pepper, to taste

• balsamic glaze to serve (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; Drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl; set aside.

1. While the pasta is boiling, season chicken with the herbs, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil on in a grill pan or skillet, and sear chicken breasts over medium-high heat until browned on both sides and cooked through (about 6 minutes each side). Remove from pan; set aside and allow to rest.

2. Add the olive oil to the same hot pan / skillet. When hot, sauté the garlic and red onion until garlic is fragrant (about 1 minute). Turn off heat. Add in the tomatoes, toss them lightly in the heat to combine all of the flavours, and add the tomato mixture onto the pasta. Mix in the vinegar, parmesan cheese and basil (or parsley). Season with salt and pepper to your taste. Slice the chicken; add to pasta. Toss the pasta with all of the ingredients until well combined.

3. Top with 2 tablespoons extra parmesan and serve immediately with balsamic glaze (optional), OR refrigerate up to an hour before serving.

NUTRITION

Calories 384

Total Fat 11g

Saturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 41mg

Sodium 169mg

Potassium 510mg

Total Carbohydrates 47g

Dietary Fiber 2g

Sugars 3g

Protein 22g