Description
Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of fresh tomatoes and aromatic basil to your table. This simple yet elegant recipe features tender chicken and al dente pasta, all enveloped in a rich, savory sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, each bite promises a burst of flavor that will leave your loved ones asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and dice the tomatoes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, cooking until golden brown (7-8 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and diced tomatoes; cook until tomatoes soften (about 5 minutes).
- In another pot, boil salted water and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain pasta and add it to the skillet with chicken and tomato mixture. Stir in fresh basil, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
- Plate your Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta hot. Garnish with extra basil or cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg