Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of summer with this Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta. This easy-to-make dish combines tender chicken, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic basil for a delightful meal that’s perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests. Experience an explosion of flavor and create lasting memories around the dinner table in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta (or your favorite shape)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice tomatoes, mince garlic, and tear basil leaves.
- Cook the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Season chicken breasts and cook until golden brown (5-6 minutes per side) until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove and let rest.
- Sauté garlic and tomatoes: In the same skillet, add garlic and tomatoes, sauté until fragrant (4-5 minutes).
- Cook the pasta: While sautéing, cook fettuccine as per package directions. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine: Slice chicken and return to skillet with cooked pasta and torn basil. Add reserved pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce.
- Serve: Plate hot with Parmesan cheese and additional basil for garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (~300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg