Bruschetta Chicken & Bacon Pasta

Name: Bruschetta Chicken & Bacon Pasta
Prep time: 10 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 10 h 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 Chicken Breasts; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 Tablespoon cornstarch; 1/4 balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 10 ounce mozzerella pearls, halved; 8 slices bacon, cooked & cut into bite sized pieces; 1 pound bowtie pasta

6 steps

Prep:10hCook:30min

Updated at: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:09:56 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories735.8 kcal (37%)

Total Fat33.9 g (48%)

Carbs60.5 g (23%)

Sugars16 g (18%)

Protein44.8 g (90%)

Sodium1027.5 mg (51%)

Fiber2.6 g (9%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Mix ingredients for marinade in a bowl, and then pour over chicken breasts in a shallow dish or gallon size ziplock bag. Let marinade in fridge for 6-12 hours.

Step 2

Grill chicken untill cooked through. Approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Set aside to cool. Once cool chop into bite sized pieces.

Step 3

Whisk together ingredients for balsamic glaze in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-5 minutes, until mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

Cook pasta and rinse with cool water.

Step 5

Add pasts, chicken, tomatoes, mozzerella, fresh basil, and bacon pieces to a large bowl. Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top, and mix gently. You may want to save some of the glaze for serving.

Step 6

Enjoy!