Garlic Herb Tomato Pasta with Chicken

Name: Garlic Herb Tomato Pasta with Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4.5 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounce pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes); 4 clove garlic (minced); 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved); 0.5 cup chicken broth; 0.25 cup fresh basil (chopped); 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated); 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground)

Pasta tossed with juicy chicken, bright cherry tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs in a light, savory sauce, perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 18 min
Total: 28 min
Servings: 4.5
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.81/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

8 ounce pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes)
4 clove garlic (minced)
1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
0.5 cup chicken broth
0.25 cup fresh basil (chopped)
0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground)

Instructions

Cook 8 ounces pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining. Set aside.
While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound cubed chicken breast and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium. Add 4 cloves minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring, until they start to soften and burst, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in 1/2 cup chicken broth, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer. Return cooked chicken to the skillet.
Add the drained pasta, 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil to the skillet. Toss to combine. Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese until just melted.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

A pinch of red pepper flakes can be added with the garlic for a touch of heat.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 430
Protein: 43 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fat: 13.5 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sodium: 720 mg
Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
Sugar: 5 g
Cholesterol: 115 mg