Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish combining tender chicken, juicy tomatoes, and fresh basil over pasta, perfect for casual weeknight dinners and 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 the package instructions. Once it’s al dente, drain it but save a little pasta water for later—just a splash will do. Set the pasta aside.
- Sauté the chicken in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat. Season it with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an extra minute until fragrant.
- Toss in the halved cherry tomatoes and let them cook until softened, releasing their juices.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the chicken and tomato mixture, adding reserved pasta water if needed. Stir in chopped fresh basil and adjust seasoning.
- Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust seasonings to taste. Serve with a salad and garlic bread.
- 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: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Bruschetta Chicken Pasta, Italian pasta recipe, quick dinner, family meal