Caprese Chicken Pasta
A comforting pasta dish with juicy chicken, burst-worthy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Once it’s al dente, drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Heat the Chicken: Add the sliced, cooked chicken to the skillet and sauté for a few minutes until heated through.
- Add the Cherry Tomatoes: Toss in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook just until they begin to soften.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the cooked pasta, fresh mozzarella, and chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with Love: Serve warm, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Notes
This dish pairs wonderfully with a simple green salad or crusty garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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