Easy Chicken Caprese Pasta

Easy Chicken Caprese Pasta is made with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, tender chicken, and creamy mozzarella. Tossed with a zesty balsamic glaze, this simple pasta dish is ready in just 30 minutes!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken caprese pasta

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 550

Author Gayle

Equipment

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons garlic powder
Salt and pepper (to taste)
10 ounces dry pasta (any shape)
2 pints cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons minced garlic
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup fresh basil (sliced into thin strips)
½ cup mozzarella balls

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Sprinkle both sides of chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Once the skillet is hot, add chicken and cook until browned and temperature reaches 165℉. Remove chicken to a separate plate and rest for 5-10 minutes. Then cut into bite-sized pieces.
While chicken is cooking, cook pasta until al dente. Drain and toss with some olive oil to prevent the pasta from sticking. Set aside.
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet, along with tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning and cook over low heat until tomatoes start to wilt. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add chicken, pasta, balsamic vinegar, and remaining tablespoon of olive oil to skillet. Stir well to combine and heat until chicken and pasta are warmed through. Remove heat and stir in basil and mozzarella balls. Add more seasonings, if needed.

Notes

Pasta will keep in an airtight container for up to four days.
Pasta will keep in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.
See my tips and tricks for making this Chicken Caprese Pasta above the recipe box.

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