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Creamy Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

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A simple recipe for creamy pasta featuring pan-seared chicken, fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and a balsamic glaze finish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze, for drizzling
  • 12 ounces pasta (penne or rotini recommended)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining. Set aside.
  2. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add halved tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and cubed cream cheese. Cook, stirring constantly, until the cream cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
  9. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the drained pasta. Toss everything together to coat evenly.
  10. Stir in most of the fresh basil.
  11. Serve immediately, drizzled with balsamic glaze and topped with remaining fresh basil.

Notes

  • For a brighter flavor, add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice to the sauce when you add the cream.
  • You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a slightly lighter sauce, but the texture will be thinner.
  • Use high-quality balsamic glaze for the best flavor finish.

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