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24) Caprese Chicken Pasta Toss

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 oz pasta penne or rotini
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls or cubed
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves torn
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken 4–6 minutes until browned and cooked through; remove.
  2. Add remaining oil and garlic to skillet; sauté 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and cook 2–3 minutes until they start to soften.
  3. Pour in broth and balsamic, add pasta, cover and simmer per pasta package until al dente, stirring occasionally.
  4. Return chicken to pan, stir in mozzarella and basil off heat so cheese softens but doesn’t fully melt. Adjust seasoning and sprinkle red pepper flakes if using.