As much as I want to tell you about the life-changing pair of maternity leggings I recently bought (umm, will totally still be wearing these post-baby!) I’ll spare you and share this light and healthy Bruschetta Chicken Pasta recipe instead!
A homemade bruschetta mixture – chopped tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, and tons of minced garlic – is quickly simmered to create a light and silky sauce for cooked spaghetti noodles. Topped with a little parmesan cheese, balsamic reduction, and sauteed chicken cutlets, this is a 20-minute dish the whole family will eat without complaint.
This recipe is actually from the IGE archives. We’re talking 2011, dark photos, no recipe – just an obnoxious collection of photos and words. Hey, I guess not much has changed! Har. Anyway, the dish deserves a repost not only because it is so, so simple but because it’s just what I crave around this time of year. The sun is staying out longer and longer each day and I find myself pushing aside heavier comfort food recipes for simple, toss together suppers that are easy on the waistline, and sourced mostly from the garden or Farmer’s Market. Winning!
How to Make This Recipe
Start by making the bruschetta mixture – it is incredible. In a bowl combine chopped Roma tomatoes, chopped fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh garlic, tons of salt and pepper, plus a pinch of sugar. Set aside or refrigerate overnight.
Next add gluten free spaghetti to a large pot of salted, boiling water, then cook until al dente. Drain then set aside.
Around the time you drop the pasta into the water, place a large skillet over medium-high heat then mist or spray with extra virgin olive oil or nonstick spray. Add chicken breasts that have sliced into cutlets (ie sliced in half lengthwise) then seasoned with garlic salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning and saute for 2-3 minutes a side or until cooked through. Remove to a plate then set aside.
Turn the heat down to medium then remove the skillet from the heat to cool for a couple of minutes, and then add the bruschetta mixture. Saute for 2-3 minutes or until the tomatoes are heated through and the sauce is slightly thickened.
Finally, add the cooked pasta into the skillet plus freshly grated parmesan cheese then toss to combine. Taste then add salt if necessary.
Scoop the pasta into bowls then drizzle with a wee bit of balsamic reduction if you please (you can find this in bottles at the grocery store or make your own) and top with a sliced chicken cutlet. EASY, you guys!!! So, so easy, and even more delicious. I hope you love this light and yummy dish. Enjoy!
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Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
Description
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is a light and fresh dinner recipe that's quick cooking too. Prep ahead and dinner will be on the table in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- 10oz gluten-free spaghetti
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets
- Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
- balsamic reduction, optional
- For the bruschetta mixture:
- 6 Roma tomatoes, chopped with juices (about 3 cups)
- 1/4 cup packed fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, microplaned or minced
- salt and pepper
- pinch of sugar
Directions
- Stir together ingredients for bruschetta in a bowl then set aside. Can be made a day ahead of time.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil then salt heavily and add spaghetti. Cook until al dente then drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat then mist or spray with extra virgin olive oil or nonstick spray. Season chicken on both sides with Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and pepper then saute for 2-3 minutes a side or until cooked through. Remove to a plate then set aside. Turn heat down to medium then remove skillet from heat to cool slightly.
- Return skillet to heat then add bruschetta mixture and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until tomatoes are heated through and juices are slightly thickened. Add pasta and parmesan cheese then toss to combine. Taste then add salt if necessary. Scoop into bowls then top with more parmesan cheese, balsamic reduction if using, and chicken, then serve.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
Lisa @ TechChick Adventures 03.10.2018
I totally missed your announcement. Congrats!!!! That is so exciting. I love your food posts, but equally love your lifestyle posts too. Hope you can continue with both!
Lesanne Fliehler 03.10.2018
In regards to your question in your post, I would DEFINITELY miss it if you didn’t have GF recipes to share. Since following you, I bet I have made 90% of your recipes, and they have all been hits. That said, I know you’ll be crazy busy after baby #3 is born, so I would understand if you changed your focus. But, maybe a great, new recipe every once in a while? I’m not of child-bearing age, so probably wouldn’t follow your posts if solely for women your age. Thanks, Kristin!
Tristen 03.10.2018
Congrats on the little girl!!!! YES do some more lifestyle posts!! It’s a very authentic and bonding read, and we will be able to feel your passion through the post. Do what you want and it’ll be your best work!
Pauline 03.09.2018
For me, nope to lifestyle posts. But then, I’m a 58-yr-old mom of 3 dogs. You primary audience seems to be young moms with human kids! So you should follow that….which is also where your heart lies….as it should. But for the rest of us non-moms….maybe you could write a post on great food blogs (and they don’t have to be gluten-free) where you might have found some of your recipes and inspiration. At least for me, that would be greatly appreciated. Best wishes to you!
Jill 03.09.2018
Many of the things I cook are your recipes. They are so helpful and I have relied on them for years. I have been reading since the beginning! My entire Pinterest recipe book is 90% your recipes. And I always recommend your blog to others. You are a great writer and it’s fun to read whatever you write. I enjoy getting to know you. I feel like if I met you In real life that I would have so much to talk to you about. Lol. So, I hope you don’t stop with the recipes but I also enjoy the other posts. So good luck with everything!
Amber 03.09.2018
I love the idea of more lifestyle posts! They’re my favorite! I love the food posts, but the lifestyle/homestyle ones keep me coming back. I’m so excited about your pregnancy news! Congratulations!
Maddie 03.09.2018
Enjoy your recipes, but would definitely love to see more lifestyle posts. I really like Currently and Friday Favorites. I’m a mom to two little ones so I love to read about fellow moms and foods they are feeding their littles, products they love, etc. I’m a long time reader and check your blog almost daily! Thank you!
Kristin 03.09.2018
I LOVE reading your lifestyle posts. Do you, Mama!
Devon 03.09.2018
YES!!! I would love to see more lifestyle posts from you. Friday Favorites were one of my favorites. :)
Kim 03.09.2018
I would love more lifestyle posts. You’ve given us plenty of recipes to keep up well-fed for years. Love following you a and your family.
Lindsey 03.09.2018
Please do lifestyle posts! As much as I love your recipes, I always really enjoyed your lifestyle posts. I would love to hear your maternity recommendations and thoughts on transitioning from 2 to 3 kiddos and how you make it work as a work from home Mama.
Elizabeth 03.09.2018
I only follow a few food bloggers (you are my favorite) and they’ve all really slowed down the recipes once they’ve had kids. I get it, but that is why I started to follow them so I do miss it! That being said, do what makes you and your family happy and what feels right!
Renee 03.09.2018
I love the idea of lifestyle posts interspersed with food posts. My family enjoys a lot of your recipes, but I also like getting to “know” you, too!
Danyel 03.09.2018
Yes, to whatever you want to post about! I love reading lifestyle posts from my food bloggers. After so many years you really do feel like a friend so it’s fun to read about kiddos, travel, home, etc!
Terri 03.09.2018
My brother is a better man because he has a sister–trust me! Congrats on the girl…so, so exciting! I’d LOVE more lifestyle posts. As much as my husband and I enjoy your recipes, I really miss your Friday Favorites and reading about your everyday life. I don’t suppose you travel much these days, but I enjoyed your travel posts too. TGIF!
anna 03.09.2018
I agree! More lifestyle posts! Just want to see posts from you no matter what it’s about :)
Mandy 03.09.2018
I have to say, I rave to everyone about the amazing recipes I find on here – I would be happy to see new ones whenever you are able, but please don’t stop creating!!
Kari 03.09.2018
Yes, Yes, Yes to more lifestyle posts! I miss your weekend recaps that you used to post. Also, holidays, etc. Bring em on!
Jessie 03.09.2018
I’d love more lifestyle posts! Day in the life, what you ate, daily routine with your two boys etc… I have 2 young boys as well and loved your blog back in the day when you would post your days and eats. I love your recipes as well:) congrats on your new little girl! My second baby took us a long time to conceive as well, so I definitely related to you on that. He is just a few months younger then Cameron now?
Kristin 03.09.2018
I have been reading your blog for years and love the idea of more lifestyle posts!!!