Caprese Chicken Pasta
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Caprese Chicken Pasta
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A chicken mozzarella pasta with juicy tomatoes, basil, and balsamic, Caprese Chicken Pasta is a healthy family favorite and ready in less than 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole grain pasta any shape you like (I used rotini)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided, plus additional for the pasta
- 1 ¼ pounds chicken breast cut into 1/2-inch cubes, boneless, skinless, organic
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt divided, plus additional for cooking the pasta
- ½ teaspoon black pepper divided, ground
- 2 pints cherry tomato or grape tomatoes, halved if large
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups spinach roughly chopped, fresh
- ¼ cup basil leaves sliced into thin strips, tightly packed, fresh
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese cut into cubes
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking liquid, then drain the pasta. Toss the pasta with a bit of olive oil to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over high in a large, deep skillet. Add the chicken, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate, then carefully wipe the pan with a paper towel, being careful not to burn your fingers.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the tomatoes, garlic, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Let cook 1 minute, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes more, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften and wrinkle. Add the balsamic vinegar and cook 30 seconds.
- To the skillet, add the drained pasta, reserved chicken, and spinach and let cook just until the spinach begins to wilt. If the pasta seems too dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water. Remove from heat and stir in the basil and mozzarella. Serve immediately.
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