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4.8 from 147 votes

Spaghetti with Sauteed Chicken and Grape Tomatoes

This 20-minute pasta recipe with chicken and grape tomatoes is bursting with flavor and is easy to make. A great way to use those summer tomatoes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 330 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb) (diced in 1 inch cubes)
  • cooking spray
  • 1/2 tsp each of dried oregano and dried basil
  • kosher salt and fresh 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 chopped fresh basil

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
  2. Season chicken generously with salt, pepper, oregano and basil.
  3. Heat a large skillet on high heat. When hot, spray with oil and add chicken. Cook about 3-4 minutes, until no longer pink.
  4. Remove chicken and set aside.
  5. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  6. While pasta cooks, add olive oil to skillet on high heat.
  7. 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.
  8. When pasta is drained, add pasta to tomatoes and toss well. If pasta seems too dry, add some of the reserved pasta water.
  9. Add fresh basil and chicken and toss well. Serve and top with good grated cheese.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 330

% 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.