Chicken and Tomato Pasta with Fresh Basil
A quick and flavorful Italian-inspired pasta dish featuring tender chicken, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant fresh basil, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- •12 oz (about 340g) penne or fusilli pasta
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •1 lb (about 450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- •1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- •1/4 tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
- •1 small onion, finely chopped
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- •1/2 cup chicken broth
- •1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus extra for garnish
- •1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
Dietary Info
Instructions
- 1
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining. Set aside.
- 2
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Season chicken cubes with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 3
Add chopped onion to the same skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in the diced tomatoes (undrained) and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and let it cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 5
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Add the cooked and drained pasta, chopped fresh basil, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Toss everything together, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too thick. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
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