Description
Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic herbs for a delightful meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and halving cherry tomatoes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and add seasoned chicken breasts. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Add minced garlic and cherry tomatoes to the skillet; sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Meanwhile, cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Slice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Add drained pasta and reserved water to the skillet with fresh basil; toss to combine.
- Serve in bowls topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for cozy dinners or weeknight meals.
- Adjust the amount of garlic to taste.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg