Bruschetta Chicken Pasta with Fresh Ingredients

Name: Bruschetta Chicken Pasta with Fresh Ingredients
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups (300 g) cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered; 1/3 cup packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 12 oz (340 g) linguine or spaghetti; 1/2 cup reserved pasta water; 1/2 cup (45 g) freshly grated parmesan cheese; 4 oz (115 g) fresh mozzarella pearls, halved if large; 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze, optional; Extra fresh basil for serving