Recipe Name Chicken Pasta Caprese Salad Submitted by akaquarius
Recipe Description Slightly adjusted from a SkinnyTaste recipe to reduce carbs
Quantity 0 Quantity Unit
Prep Time (minutes) 5 Cook Time (minutes) 20 Ready In (minutes) 25
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
1
breast, bone and skin removedbreast
1/2
teaspoonbasil
1
dashsalt
1
dashblack pepper
5
ouncesRonzoni Smart Taste
4
teaspoonolive oil
6
clovegarlic minced
2 1/2
cup cherry tomatoesTomatoes
4
tablespoonsbasil, fresh
4
ounce2% italian cheese blend
Steps
Sequence Step
1Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Season the chicken with the dried basil, salt and black pepper to taste. Spay the skillet with nonfat cooking spray and cook chicken for about 3 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate.
2Cook pasta to al dente in a pot of lightly salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
3Meanwhile increase the heat under the skillet to high, add the oil and garlic and cook, stirring until golden, being careful not to burn the garlic (about one minute). Add the tomatoes, salt and black pepper to taste, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring, until the tomatoes become tender, about 5 to 6 minutes.
4Add the pasta to the tomatoes. If the pasta seems too dry, add some of the reserved pasta water. Add the chicken and toss well. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the fresh basil and cheese, and serve hot.