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Tomato Basil Chicken Fettuccine
4.7 from 45 votes

Tomato Basil Chicken Fettuccine

A quick weeknight Italian pasta dish using fresh, simple ingredients that you already have on hand! So easy and simple!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Fettuccine pasta
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups cherry tomato halved
  • 1 cup basil chiffonade, leaves
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, crushed
  • ½ cup butter unsalted
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
  2. Season chicken with Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook, flipping once, until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes on each side. Set aside and keep warm.
  4. Add garlic, tomatoes, basil and red pepper flakes, if using, to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to burst and have softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in pasta and butter until melted and well combined, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  6. Serve immediately, topped with chicken and garnished with Parmesan, if desired.