Bruschetta Chicken Pasta: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
Enjoy a delightful twist on classic bruschetta with this Bruschetta Chicken Pasta recipe featuring turkey bacon for added flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper, cooking for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes soften.
- Remove from heat and fold in cooked pasta, crumbled turkey bacon, and fresh basil.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss to combine.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in balsamic vinegar for up to 30 minutes before cooking.
- Substitute pasta with zoodles for a low-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Bruschetta Chicken Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Easy Recipe