Description
A delightful Italian dish with tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and fresh tomatoes, offering bold flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g (10 oz) penne pasta
- 2 medium chicken breasts (about 450 g / 1 lb)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 10–12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes to the same skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes until they soften and release juices. Stir in balsamic vinegar, then season with salt and pepper.
- Slice the rested chicken into strips. In the skillet with the tomato mixture, add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken. Toss to combine. Stir in shredded mozzarella cheese until melted.
- Fold in chopped fresh basil just before serving. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
For best texture, combine ingredients just before serving. Leftovers can be stored separately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg