Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is an easy weeknight dinner made with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, tender chicken, and pasta tossed in a light balsamic sauce. Finished with Parmesan and an optional drizzle of balsamic glaze, it's fresh, flavorful, and ready in 30 minutes.
I love a good pasta dinner, and this bruschetta chicken pasta is always a hit in our house! It's packed with fresh flavor, easy to make, and even the kids clean their plates (yes, tomatoes and all 😄). The bruschetta mixture adds so much flavor, especially after a quick marinate, and a sprinkle of Parmesan on top finishes it off perfectly. We love finishing it with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for even more flavor.
If you love these flavors, you'll also want to try my grilled bruschetta chicken for another easy dinner idea!
Quick Look: Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Servings: 4-6
- Flavor: Fresh, tomato, basil
- Pasta: Penne, bowtie, or spaghetti
- Tip: Add balsamic glaze for extra flavor
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fresh and flavorful: Juicy cherry tomatoes, basil, and a light balsamic sauce
- Quick dinner: Ready in about 30 minutes for busy weeknights
- Simple ingredients: Chicken, pasta, and pantry staples. If you enjoy simple pasta dinners like this, try my lemon piccata chicken pasta for another easy option.
- Easy to customize: Try different pasta or add balsamic glaze
- Great leftovers: Perfect for next-day lunches
I knew when I saw this recipe that my hubby would love it and I was right. We had no leftovers and he said I could make it again tomorrow if I wanted. Lol. Thx for always having easy delicious recipes to share!
Ingredient Notes
See printable recipe card below for exact ingredients and directions.
- Cherry tomatoes: Fresh cherry or grape tomatoes work best for a juicy, flavorful bruschetta mixture.
- Fresh basil: Adds the best flavor here, dried basil won't give the same fresh taste.
- Chicken breasts: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cook quickly and stay tender when diced or sliced.
- Balsamic vinegar– Gives the dish its signature tangy flavor; use a good-quality balsamic vinegar for the best flavor.
- Balsamic glaze (optional): A drizzle on top adds a slightly sweet, rich finish.
- Parmesan cheese: Freshly grated melts best, but pre-grated works just fine too.
Variations
- Change the pasta – Penne or bowtie work great and hold the bruschetta mixture well.
- Make it a pasta bake – Add mozzarella, transfer to a baking dish, and bake until bubbly.
- Use grilled chicken – Swap skillet chicken for grilled bruschetta chicken for extra flavor.
- Add balsamic glaze – Drizzle on top for a sweet and tangy finish.
- Go low-carb – Skip the pasta and serve the bruschetta chicken over zucchini noodles or lettuce.
How To Make Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
Step 1. In a small bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate while you prepare the rest of the dish to let the flavors marinate.
Step 2. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
Step 3. While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, season with Italian seasoning (and salt and pepper, if desired), and cook until done. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Step 4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet, then stir in the bruschetta mixture. Cook for about 1 minute, just until heated through.
Step 5. Drain the pasta, then add it to the skillet with the chicken and bruschetta mixture. Toss to coat.
Step 6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and drizzle with balsamic glaze (if using). Serve immediately.
Cooking Tips
- Add the bruschetta mixture just before serving to keep the pasta fresh and prevent it from becoming watery.
- Cook the pasta just to al dente so it doesn't get too soft when combined.
- Let the tomato mixture marinate while prepping for the best flavor.
- Slice or dice the chicken evenly so it cooks quickly and stays tender.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with cheesy garlic bread, like my Black Angus Cheesy Garlic Bread, for an easy, crowd-pleasing side.
- Pair with a simple green salad or chopped Caprese salad for a fresh option.
- Add fresh fruit, like my Zesty Fruit Salad, for a lighter, kid-friendly side.
Storage & Reheating
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or on the stove-top until warmed through.
- If needed, add a splash of water or olive oil to keep the pasta from drying out.
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Recipe FAQs
Bruschetta chicken pasta is a fresh, Italian-inspired dish made with tomatoes, basil, garlic, chicken, and pasta tossed together with a light balsamic flavor.
Yes! A drizzle of balsamic glaze adds a slightly sweet and tangy finish and enhances the overall flavor.
Spaghetti works great for this recipe, but you can also use penne or bowtie if you prefer a pasta that holds the bruschetta mixture.
You can prep the bruschetta mixture ahead, but for best results, combine everything just before serving to keep it fresh.
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Easy Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- ⅓ cup fresh basil chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 12 oz spaghetti pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate while you prepare the rest of the dish.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, season with Italian seasoning (and salt and pepper, if desired), and cook until done. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet, then stir in the bruschetta mixture. Cook for about 1 minute, just until heated through.
- Drain the pasta, then add it to the skillet with the chicken and bruschetta mixture. Toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and drizzle with balsamic glaze (if using). Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add the bruschetta mixture just before serving to keep the pasta from becoming watery.
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- Spaghetti works great, but penne or bowtie can also be used.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For extra flavor, drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Nutrition
Kathy says
Made it for dinner and it was delicious! I used balsamic vinegar in the bruschetta and balsamic glaze on the finished dish. It is a new favorite!
Kristin says
Yay! Love hearing this!!
Linda says
Holy Toledo. Ahhhhhhhmazing. I didn’t have cherry tomatoes so I used Campari, and I used chicken tenders because it’s what we had. Followed the recipe and it was so good. Next time I’m using fresh mozz.
Linda says
Ooops I forgot to say I also made balsamic glaze to drizzle over the dish. I highly recommended
Kristin says
That is my favorite addition!! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for the great feedback!!
Kristin says
Yay!! Love hearing this!! So glad you all enjoyed it!!
Mary Walmsley says
I just made this for dinner, however I added sliced mushrooms, that I sauteed in a little butter & olive oil. I couldn’t wait to taste it, so I had a small dish if it. It was like a breath of sunshine! It was delicious, I never tasted anything like it, thank you for sharing this! It will be one of the new “Special Dinners” that we have on special occasions!!
Kristin says
Yay! Love hearing this! So glad it was enjoyed! Great idea on the mushrooms, yum!!
Carol says
This was so good❤️❤️
Followed the recipe exactly!!
Sarah Maldonado says
I knew when I saw this recipe that my hubby would love it and I was right. We had no leftovers and he said I could make it again tomorrow if I wanted. Lol. Thx for always having easy delicious recipes to share!
Kristin says
Awww, yay!! Love hearing that!! Glad you enjoyed this recipe and all the other ones I share!!
Ann Vlasman says
Am confused, I thought bruschetta was bread.
Kristin says
It’s more of the tomato, basil, oil combination. The classic version is served over bread, however, this is served in tender pasta. Enjoy!
Erika S says
The whole family, including guests RAVED over this dish!! I tossed with veggie spaghetti and served with garlic bread. The balsamic glaze really oomphs it up at the end! We are already fighting over who gets the leftovers tomorrow. Lol Thanks for sharing!
Kristin says
Yay!! Love hearing that! Its one of my fav dishes and I always fight for leftovers too, haha!!
Lisa Roussy says
Just made this for supper tonight, really good
Kristin says
Yay!! So glad it was enjoyed!!
Rhonda says
Made this two nights ago. It was horribly DRY! I had made plenty so last night I added a jar of marinara sauce to everything and it was much better.
Kristin says
Bummer to hear it was dry! It definitely is not a saucey pasta, but shouldn’t have been dry! Glad marinara was able to fix it!