Description

Your family will tell you that this is a five star recipe that they will ask for again and again. It combines all the wonderful flavors of tasty bruschetta and Italian seasoned chicken.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. thin spaghetti pasta
• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts from 2 large breasts
• 1 t. dried basil
• 1 t. dried oregano
• 1/2 t. garlic powder
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 2 T. minced garlic
• 2 T. red onion, finely chopped from about 1/3 of an onion
• 2 T. balsamic vinegar, to taste
• 8 Roma tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese, plus 2 T. for serving
• 2 T. finely freshly chopped basil or parsley
• salt and pepper, to taste
• balsamic glaze, for serving (recipe below)
• Balsamic Glaze:
• 8 oz. balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 c. granulated or brown sugar
• pinch salt

Steps

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain; rinse in cold water; transfer to a large bowl; set aside.
2. While pasta is boiling, season chicken with herbs, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
3. Heat 1 t. oil on in a grill pan or skillet; sear chicken breasts over medium-high heat until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 6 minutes per side; remove from pan; set aside; let rest.