Description
A delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish featuring chicken, fresh tomatoes, and basil, perfect for a delightful dinner.
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 serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to soften.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and fresh basil; mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
- Adjust the amount of garlic based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta, easy dinner, Italian pasta dish