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Tgi Friday's Copycat Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
"My FAVORITE dish from TGIFriday's. I found the copycat and it is delicious. It is super simple to make and don't skimp on the garlic because that is what really makes the flavor. Also, if tomatoes aren't in season use the canned tomatoes in italian seasonings, they work just as well. Add some garlic bread to the side and you're done!"
photo by Angie Arnett D.
- Ready In:
- 3hrs
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 4 (4 ounce) chicken breasts
- salt and black pepper (To Taste)
- 1 lb angel hair pasta
- 6 -8 medium size roma tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced into thin coins
- 1⁄2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
directions
- Tomato Salad (Step 1): Wash, core and dice tomatoes to 1/4" pieces, save juices and place in small bowl. Wash, dry and cut basil leaves into thin strips. Combine tomatoes, left over juice, basil, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, and hold for 2 hours before use.
- Balsamic Glaze: Bring to a boil vinegar and sugar in small pan and turn down flame to a simmer Reduce by 75% until sauce turns to a thick syrup, hold at room temperature.
- Pasta: Boil pasta as per directions on box until al dente.Drain and transfer to bowl.
- Tomato Salad (Step 2): Heat heavy bottom saucepan under medium-low flame. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, heat oil for 20 seconds. Saute cloves of garlic, that are sliced into thin coins, in oil (if small use 3) for 45 seconds on each side until soft and tender - do not brown garlic (if brown DISCARD and start over). Increase heat and add tomato salad and stir.
- Tomato Salad (Step 3): Add plain tomato sauce to pan and bring to a boil. Add pasta to sauce pan and toss with fresh sauce (sauce should just coat pasta). Transfer to a service platter or plate individually. Garnish with balsamic glaze.
- Chicken Breasts: Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Grill 3-4 minutes per side for grill marks or until the chicken breasts reach 165 degrees F. Grill right before serving.
- To serve: Slice chicken breast into strips on a bias (45 degree angle) and place on top of pasta.Enjoy!
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Reviews
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My husband & I made this last week & loved i!. The balsamic glaze really makes it. I think I had this dish at Friday's a number of yearws ago, so when I saw this recipe posted it peaked my interest. Definitely a make again dish! This would make a good dish for company. -
Loved it! Had a balsamic reduction over steaks recently and was hooked, then saw your recipe and thought, a must try! I did add some fresh buffalo mozzarella b/c I had it on hand and needed to use up (just added during the last step when assembling it all together) Served it for guests with crusty bread and a big salad and we all were so happy with our tangy, juicy, saucy chicken pasta! -
I love Friday's and I love this recipe, made it many times. I don't actually make the bruschetta though (I know that cuts out most of the work). But the jarred bruschetta from Trader Joe's is the best I've ever had! And so are some of their pasta sauces, so I buy those now. I use their balsamic vinegar too and Sugar in the Raw cause it's so flavorful. Easy, delicious, and fancy looking meal. -
This was very good. Just made it and it is so tasty. Everyone is right about the balsamic glaze, it does take a while to make, but it definitely adds to the dish. Thanks! -
This is my favorite dish from TGIFridays and I crave it all the time. I was able to cut the cooking/prep time for this recipe significantly by purchasing balsamic glaze (in the vinegar section of grocery store) and one jar of pre-made tomato bruschetta in the spaghetti sauce aisle. I also used diced pre-cooked chicken and used minced garlic from a jar. While the angel hair was cooking, I diced 3 fresh tomatoes, several fresh basil leaves and the chicken. I sauteed the garlic in olive oil, added fresh and jarred tomatoes, fresh basil, diced pre-cooked chicken. Let it all simmer. Seasoned with salt and pepper. Then when noodles were done, tossed the tomato mixture with the pasta. Then garnished with shaved parm and balsamic glaze. Took me 30 mins start to finish. Family LOVED it. We all had seconds.
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Tweaks
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Made this for my daughter one Friday night...I skipped the chicken and had to make a lot of changes. But even doing this slapdash and with lots of substitutions/omissions, it was wonderful! I made her a single serving, and she begged me to make more! It was really delish, and was so glad to find that even though there were lots of steps, it very simple to make! I had no fresh garlic so just used garlic powder, spaghetti sauce instead of plain tomato sauce, chopped up grape tomatoes, and had to go with dried seasonings. Next time I'll plan ahead for fresh herbs and add the chicken. Great recipe!
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