Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. While it heats, toss chicken strips with balsamic glaze, oregano, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine diced Roma tomatoes, chiffonade basil, minced garlic, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside at room temperature — do not refrigerate.
- Cook pasta in the boiling water until al dente according to package directions. Before draining, scoop out 1/2 cup of pasta water and reserve. Drain the pasta.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add chicken strips in a single layer and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the chicken. Pour in the entire bruschetta mixture including the bowl juices. Toss together over medium heat for about 1 minute.
- Add the Parmesan and 3 to 4 tablespoons of reserved pasta water. Toss vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes until a light sauce forms that coats the pasta. Add more pasta water a tablespoon at a time if needed.
- Divide into bowls. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and extra fresh basil. Serve immediately.
Notes
Storage: Best served fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium-low heat with a small splash of water. Not suitable for freezing. Substitutions: Use cherry tomatoes halved in place of Roma outside peak season. Swap Parmesan for fresh mozzarella pearls added off the heat for a Caprese-style finish. Replace pasta with zucchini noodles for a lower-carb version — omit pasta water and add a teaspoon of olive oil to bind instead. Tips: Always use room temperature tomatoes for the bruschetta topping. Reserve pasta water before draining — it is essential for the sauce. Do not crowd the chicken in the skillet or it will steam rather than sear.
