Description
Chicken Caprese Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, all tossed with pasta for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and cherry tomatoes; sauté until tomatoes are soft.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; toss to combine.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, use whole wheat pasta.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a pasta salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Caprese Pasta, caprese chicken pasta recipe