Description
Italian Chicken Pasta Toss is a comforting dish that brings the flavors of Italy straight to your kitchen. This recipe features tender chicken, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and aromatic basil, all tossed together with al dente pasta in a luscious garlic olive oil sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is not just a meal; it’s an experience that will delight your taste buds and warm your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz penne pasta (or pasta of choice)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Cook the pasta: boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken: heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown (7-10 minutes).
- Add garlic and tomatoes: stir in minced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes, cooking until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Season: mix in fresh basil, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Toss together: combine drained pasta with the chicken mixture, add more olive oil if desired, and finish with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 375g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg