Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta, where tender chicken, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil unite for a dish that captures the essence of summer. This vibrant meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering a burst of freshness that will leave everyone craving more. Simple to prepare yet sophisticated in taste, this pasta will be a hit at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and chop tomatoes and basil. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente per package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic and tomatoes: Stir in minced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes; sauté until tomatoes soften.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta and chopped basil to the skillet. Toss gently with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Season: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; top with Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 360g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg