Description
A delicious and easy pasta dish featuring juicy chicken, fresh cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside. Make sure to save a splash of pasta water just in case you need it later!
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in the minced garlic and allow it to cook for an additional minute.
- Toss in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook until they soften.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the chicken and tomato mixture, add the fresh basil, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat by thawing in the fridge and warming in a skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Bruschetta, Chicken, Pasta, Italian, Quick Meals, Family Dinner, Easy Recipes