Bruschetta Chicken & Angel Hair Pasta
This TGIFridays copycat is so delicious! The angel hair pasta is a perfect match for the bruschetta sauce, and it manages to be both light and satisfying at the same time.
Servings: 4
Calories: 596kcal
Ingredients
- 2-3 chicken breasts boneless skinless
- ¼ cup Italian dressing
- ¼ teaspoon Liquid Smoke
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Bruschetta:
- 4 Roma tomatoes chopped
- ⅓ cup tomato sauce
- ⅓ cup olive oil extra-virgin
- ¼ cup basil chopped
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Pasta:
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta half a box
- Balsamic glaze and basil – for serving
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness, about ½ inch. Mix the salad dressing with liquid smoke, then place in a zip top bag with the chicken. Seal and marinate for 30 to 60 minutes.2-3 chicken breasts, ¼ cup Italian dressing, ¼ teaspoon Liquid Smoke
- Prepare the bruschetta by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.4 Roma tomatoes, ⅓ cup tomato sauce, ⅓ cup olive oil, ¼ cup basil, 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat the skillet or grill to medium-high heat. You could also start the pasta water heating now so it’s ready when you need it.
- Cook the chicken, about 5 minutes each side, until cooked through (internal temperature should be at least 155°F)
- Remove the chicken from the heat, immediately top with cheese, then cover to rest for 5 minutes.½ cup mozzarella cheese
- Cook the pasta according to package directions (usually 3 to 4 minutes for angel hair).8 ounces angel hair pasta
- Drain the cooked pasta, do not rinse. Immediately toss with half of the bruschetta mixture.
- To serve: portion the pasta in shallow bowls, then top with the chicken. Add some of the remaining bruschetta and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Sprinkle more chopped basil, if desired.Balsamic glaze and basil – for serving
Notes
Nutrition calculations are based upon 4 servings, as I typically cut a chicken breast in half if it is really large. This will vary according to the portion sizes you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 596kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 760mg | Potassium: 790mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 819IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.