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Basil Chicken Pasta
5 from 12 votes

Basil Chicken Pasta

Basil Chicken Pasta features tender chicken breast pieces simmered in a tomato-based sauce flavored with garlic, onion, and basil, served over angel hair pasta. The sauce's balance of herbs and a hint of hot sauce brings a mild heat and herbaceous quality. Topping with Parmesan cheese adds a salty richness that complements the savory tomato and basil. This pasta dish offers a comforting meal that fits well into weeknight dinners.

Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 453 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian, American

Ingredients

Basil Chicken Pasta
  • 4 ounces angel hair pasta or pasta of choice*
  • 1 chicken breast cubed 1 inch, boneless, small, about 8oz
  • 1/4 cup onion about 1/4 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed or diced
  • 1 diced tomatoes 14-ounce can
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons basil or 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
For Topping
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • basil optional, thinly sliced, fresh

Instructions

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  1. Put a pot of lightly salted water on to boil for your pasta.
  2. Spray a medium skillet, with cooking spray, or drizzle with a bit of olive oil. Brown cubed chicken over medium heat, 3 to 5 minutes. Lightly salt and pepper the chicken while it is cooking.
  3. Add onions and garlic, and cook until chicken is cooked through and onions begin to turn translucent at the edges, another 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in canned tomatoes (and their juices), basil, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thick and saucy, about 6 minutes.
  5. Start your pasta, and cook according to package instructions until al dente.* Drain and divide into two bowls.
  6. Stir hot sauce into the tomatoes and check the salt level. Add more if needed. Divide the sauce between your two bowls. Top with Parmesan and optional fresh basil.
  7. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Begin cooking pasta earlier if using a type other than angel hair to coordinate timing with the sauce preparation.
  • If doubling the recipe, add 1 to 3 minutes to cooking times for chicken and sauce as the pan will be more crowded.

Nutrition Information

Calories 453kcal (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 453

% Daily Value*

Calories 453kcal 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.