Description
Tomato Basil Pasta with Balsamic Grilled Chicken is a vibrant and delicious dish that captures the essence of summer. This quick and easy recipe features juicy grilled chicken marinated in a balsamic blend, served over a bed of fresh tomato basil pasta. Ideal for family dinners or outdoor gatherings, it combines seasonal ingredients to create a satisfying yet light meal everyone will love. Whether enjoyed on a busy weeknight or at a leisurely weekend gathering, this dish is sure to impress with its delightful flavors and colorful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces uncooked pasta (gluten-free if needed)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon pesto
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in balsamic vinegar, pesto, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper for at least one hour (or overnight for best flavor).
- Preheat the grill to 400°F and oil the grates.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 7-8 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Let rest before slicing.
- Cook pasta as per package instructions, reserving ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, seasoning with salt and red pepper flakes; cook until softened.
- Combine drained pasta with tomato mixture; add reserved pasta water if needed. Top with sliced chicken and garnish with basil and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg