Creamy Bruschetta Pasta With Chicken Recipes

CREAMY BRUSCHETTA PASTA WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 7 to 8 min. or until done. Mix cream cheese spread, milk and garlic powder until blended. Add to skillet along with the tomatoes; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until heated through.
• Drain pasta, reserving 1/3 cup cooking water. Gradually add reserved water to sauce mixture until desired consistency is reached. Add pasta; mix lightly. Top with basil.

BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together tomatoes, 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic and basil and season generously with salt and pepper. Let sit 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair until al dente, 4 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining tablespoon olive oil. Add chicken and season with Italian seasoning salt, and pepper. Cook until no longer pink, 10 minutes per side. Let rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice.
• Add tomato mixture and sliced chicken to angel hair and toss until fully combined.
• Top with Parmesan and serve.

BRUSCHETTA PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
• While the pasta is cooking, puree onion and garlic in the bowl of a food processor.
• Heat oil and butter in a medium pan over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic; simmer until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
• Puree tomatoes in the food processor. Add tomatoes to the onion mixture; simmer for 5 minutes. Mix in oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add cooked rigatoni and Parmesan cheese; mix well.
• Remove from heat. Toss in mozzarella cheese and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

BRUSCHETTA PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Make the pasta salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, according to the package directions. Drain the pasta, transfer to a large bowl, and let cool slightly. Add the tomatoes, mozzarella, chicken, basil, artichokes, olives, and Parmesan. (If you're looking to make this recipe in advance, leave out the fresh basil and stir it in right before serving.) Toss to combine.
• Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, garlic and honey. While whisking, stream in the olive oil and whisk until emulsified. Taste and season the dressing with salt and pepper.
• Add the dressing to the pasta salad and toss to combine, then serve immediately or refrigerate for, covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container for up to 3 days.