Description
A delightful and flavorful recipe for Tomato Basil Pasta with Balsamic Grilled Chicken. This dish combines tender balsamic-marinated grilled chicken with a vibrant tomato and basil pasta, finished with Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
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Balsamic Grilled Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pesto
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Tomato Basil Pasta
- 12 ounces uncooked pasta, gluten-free if needed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- Balsamic glaze and extra chopped basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Balsamic Grilled Chicken – Place chicken and marinade ingredients in a bag, marinate, then grill until cooked through.
- Tomato Basil Pasta – Cook pasta, sauté garlic and tomatoes, add basil, then toss with pasta and reserved water. Serve topped with grilled chicken, Parmesan, balsamic glaze, and basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
