Description
Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta is a vibrant, flavorful dish that perfectly marries tender chicken, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic basil. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for family dinners or weeknight meals, delivering a delightful combination of tastes that will have everyone asking for seconds. With its appealing colors and rich scents, this dish not only pleases the palate but also creates a memorable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 ripe Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and chopping the tomatoes and basil. Mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side) and no longer pink inside. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chopped tomatoes to create the sauce base.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and add to the skillet with sautéed garlic and tomatoes; mix well.
- Stir in fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese until combined.
- Serve hot with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg