TOMATO BASIL PASTA WITH BALSAMIC GRILLED CHICKEN
This Tomato Basil Pasta with Balsamic Grilled Chicken is a lighter pasta dish filled with fresh tomatoes and basil. An easy and flavorful dinner perfect for weeknights!
YIELDS 5 SERVINGS
TOMATO BASIL PASTA WITH BALSAMIC GRILLED CHICKEN
15 MIN
Prep Time
23 MIN
Cook Time
1 HR, 38
Total Time
INGREDIENTS
Balsamic Grilled Chicken
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pesto
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- Tomato Basil Pasta
- 1/2 pound whole wheat pasta, such as rotini or penne
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- Shredded parmesan cheese and more fresh basil for topping the pasta
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INSTRUCTIONS
- In a small bowl whisk together all of the marinade ingredients.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper then place them in a gallon size freezer bag.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken and seal the bag pressing out all the air as you do.
- Massage the marinade into the chicken then place it in the refrigerator to marinate for an hour or overnight.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and spray or brush the grates with oil.
- Place the chicken on the hot grill and grill for approximately 4-6 minutes per side depending on the size and thickness of the chicken.
- Remove from the grill and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
- Tomato Basil Pasta
- Cook the pasta according the package instructions omitting any oil that it calls for.
- While the pasta cooks heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- When the pan is hot add in the olive oil and swirl it around the pan.
- Add in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds then pour in the cherry tomatoes and season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Lower the heat to medium and sauté the tomatoes and garlic for several minutes or until the skins start to wrinkle and they release some of their juices.
- Add in the chopped basil and stir everything together.
- Add the cooked pasta in with the tomato basil mixture and toss everything together.
- Top with the sliced balsamic grilled chicken, parmesan cheese and more chopped basil.
- Serve immediately.