Description
A delicious and hearty dish combining tender chicken, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and flavorful pesto with pasta, perfect for family dinners or quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces orecchiette pasta or other short pasta
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add balsamic vinegar, brown sugar (or honey), soy sauce, and cherry tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes are softened.
- Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet.
- Add the cooked pasta, pesto, spinach, and toss to combine. Cook until heated through.
- Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients when possible. For a little spice, add red pepper flakes when cooking the tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pesto Chicken Pasta, easy dinner, family meal, quick recipe, Italian cuisine