Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

If you've ever eaten at TGI Fridays in the U.S., you might know their Bruschetta Chicken Pasta.  It's really good, but this is simpler and cheaper version.  Great for those busy week-nights when you don't have much time to cook.

Normally, I don't purchase a lot of ready-made food as I prefer to make my own.  However, this is so incredibly fast and easy that I like it for a quick weeknight meal.

Ingredients:

- linguine or spaghetti

- pre-packaged bruschetta sauce

- fresh basil,

- pre-cooked chicken pieces (I use frozen)

- balsamic glaze

Cook pasta according to directions.  Heat approx 1/2 tsp olive oil in a large frying pan and add the chicken (thawed if using frozen).  Pan fry the chicken until heated through.  Add approx 1/2 to 3/4 cup pre-packaged bruschetta sauce and heat through.  Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces.

Add the cooked, drained pasta to the frying pan and gently toss.  Add in fresh basil.

Plate your pasta and drizzle with the balsamic glaze.  Enjoy!

Note:  Balsamic Glaze is balsamic vinegar which has been reduced to a thick, syrup consistency.