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Chicken and Roasted Tomato Pasta

A quick and delicious pasta dish featuring succulent chicken and sweet roasted tomatoes, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine, penne, or whichever type you have on hand)
Chicken and Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil (or a handful of fresh basil, if you have it)
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • to serve Parmesan cheese for serving, optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. On a baking sheet, toss the halved cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out in a single layer.
Roasting
  1. Pop the tomatoes into the oven and roast for about 20 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
Cooking Pasta
  1. While the tomatoes are roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cooking Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Once the chicken is ready and the tomatoes are roasted, add the roasted tomatoes (and any juices) to the skillet with the chicken. Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well until everything is combined.
Serving
  1. Plate your pasta and sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

You can customize this dish by adding spinach or kale for extra greens, or a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat. This dish stores well in the refrigerator for up to three days.