Chicken Pasta Caprese | Chicken Pasta Caprese

Chicken Pasta Caprese

Dinner, Pasta, Pasta & Pizza, Valentine's Day

Ready in 35 minutes, this Chicken Pasta Caprese dish will become a regular in your rotation.

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Ready in 35 minutes, this Chicken Pasta Caprese dish will become a regular in your rotation.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup medium shell pasta (about 1/4 lb.)
  • 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp. salt, divided
  • 3/4 tsp. ground black pepper, divided
  • 1/2 (8 oz.) package fresh mozzarella cheese, pearls or ball cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3/4 pound)
  • 1 cup halved tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves (about 6 leaves)

Instructions

  1. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat.
  2. Meanwhile, in 3- to 4-quart saucepan, cook pasta as label directs; drain. In large bowl, with whisk, stir vinegar, garlic, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; add cheese and toss to combine; let stand at room temperature.
  3. Sprinkle chicken with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; spray both sides with cooking spray. Place chicken on hot grill rack; cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken loses its pink color throughout and internal temperature reaches 165°F, turning once halfway through cooking. Transfer chicken to cutting board and loosely cover with aluminum foil; let stand 5 minutes.
  4. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. To serve, add tomatoes, basil, pasta and chicken to cheese mixture; toss until well combined.

Cook’s Wisdom

This dish can be prepared, covered and refrigerated up to 1 day before serving.

      Nutrition Facts

      550 CALORIES Per Serving

      FAT: 18G

      SATURATED FAT: 7G

      CHOLESTEROL: 121MG

      SODIUM: 613MG

      CARBOHYDRATES: 47G

      FIBER: 3G

      SUGAR: 4G

      PROTEIN: 45G

      Actual nutritional values may vary depending on specific ingredients used and/or modifications to the recipe.

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