Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Tomato Basil Pasta with Balsamic Grilled Chicken, a delightful dish that marries fresh garden ingredients with savory grilled chicken. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is as easy to prepare as it is impressive to serve.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces uncooked pasta (gluten-free if needed)
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Kosher salt and pepper
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in balsamic vinegar, pesto, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper for at least one hour.
- Grill the chicken until cooked through (internal temperature of 165° F), then let it rest before slicing.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil, add cherry tomatoes, and season. Cook until soft.
- Toss drained pasta with the tomato mixture and reserved pasta water to achieve desired sauciness.
- Serve topped with sliced chicken and garnished with Parmesan and extra basil.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg