Spaghetti with Sauteed Chicken and Grape Tomatoes
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4.8
Spaghetti with Sauteed Chicken and Grape Tomatoes
Description
The recipe begins by seasoning diced skinless chicken breast cubes generously with kosher salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil. The chicken is sautéed over high heat with a cooking spray until no longer pink, then removed from the pan to rest. Meanwhile, the pasta is cooked in salted boiling water per package directions, reserving some pasta water before draining.
In the same skillet, olive oil is heated and garlic is sautéed until golden without burning. Halved grape tomatoes are added with salt and pepper and cooked on medium-low until softened, developing sweetness and a slightly saucy consistency. Cooked spaghetti is tossed into the tomato mixture, with reserved pasta water added if needed for moisture. Fresh chopped basil and the chicken are folded in and mixed to combine.
This dish results in a balanced texture of tender chicken cubes and fresh, juicy tomatoes coating each strand of spaghetti lightly with an herbaceous, garlicky flavor. The fresh basil elevates the dish with brightness. It serves as a straightforward pasta dinner that highlights fresh ingredients with minimal sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast diced in 1 inch cubes, skinless, halves, 1 lb
- cooking spray
- 1/2 tsp oregano dried
- 1/2 tsp basil dried
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 8 oz spaghetti (gluten-free or whole wheat )
- 2 cups grape tomatoes (halved)
- 6 cloves garlic (smashed and coarsely chopped)
- 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tbsp basil chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
- Season chicken generously with salt, pepper, oregano and basil.
- Heat a large skillet on high heat. When hot, spray with oil and add chicken. Cook about 3-4 minutes, until no longer pink.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, add olive oil to skillet on high heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until golden brown (do not burn). Add tomatoes, salt and pepper and reduce heat to medium-low. Sauté about 4-5 minutes.
- When pasta is drained, add pasta to tomatoes and toss well. If pasta seems too dry, add some of the reserved pasta water.
- Add fresh basil and chicken and toss well. Serve and top with good grated cheese.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11/2 cups | |
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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