Bruschetta Chicken and Bacon Pasta

Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Whisk together balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, crushed garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil to create the chicken marinade.
  2. 2Marinate the chicken breast in the mixture.
  3. 3Cook the chicken until blackened.
  4. 4In a small saucepan, combine balsamic, gluten free soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, water, and cornstarch to create the balsamic glaze, cooking until thickened.
  5. 5Cook the protein pasta according to package instructions.
  6. 6In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, chopped fresh basil, chopped cooked bacon, lemon juice, and optional olive oil.
  7. 7Top with the cooked chicken and drizzle with the prepared balsamic glaze.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 whole lemon juice
  • 3 whole garlic clove, crushed
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • salt (optional)
  • pepper (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic
  • 2 tbsp gluten free soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 16 oz protein pasta
  • 2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 8-10 oz mozzarella pearls
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 slice bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 1 whole lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)