Description
A flavorful and inviting dish that combines juicy chicken, al dente pasta, and roasted cherry tomatoes, infused with garlic and fresh basil, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of chicken breast
- 8 ounces of pasta (like penne or rotini)
- 2 cups of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper, and cook until the tomatoes soften, about 3-4 minutes.
- Chop the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet along with cooked pasta.
- Stir in fresh basil and mix everything together.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts for easy cooking. Always use fresh ingredients for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg