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Caprese Pasta with Roasted Chicken – Healthyish Foods

Caprese Pasta with Roasted Chicken

Looking for a delicious and easy to make dinner recipe? Try my caprese pasta with pan roasted chicken. This recipe is a Healthyish twist on a traditional caprese salad.
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Ingredients

Chicken and Pasta

  • 1 lb. Smart Chicken breasts
  • 8 ounces shellbow pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • pinch black pepper

Red Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¾ cup shallots, diced
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 16 ounces cherry / grape tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes , 28 ounce can with juice
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces mozzarella pearls

Optional garnishes

  • 2 tablespoons basil, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon reduced balsamic glaze
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Pinch cracked black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 pasta pot
  • 1 colander
  • 1 3.5-quart sauteuse pan

Instructions 

Prepare the Pasta

  • Boil a pot of water and cook the pasta according to the package. Al dente is best since the pasta will cook in the sauce. Drain the water using a colander and set the cooked pasta aside.

Prepare the Chicken

  • Pull the chicken from the refrigerator and allow it to sit for 15 minutes at room temperature. Gently pound the chicken using a mallet so it is tender and cooks evenly and quickly. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Next, grab a 3.5-quart non-stick sauteuse pan and add the olive oil over medium heat. Then, you’ll add the seasoned chicken breasts to the pan. Pan roast for 6-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the chicken from the pan.
  • Next, add one jar of your favorite red sauce to the same pan that has the chicken drippings. Store bought is fine.
  • Next, add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until its well coated. Nestle the chicken breasts back into the pasta, along with any dripping they released while resting.
  • Top the dish with shredded mozzarella. Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and melted. Finish with cracked black pepper, fresh chopped basil, and fresh chopped Italian parsley. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 670kcal, Carbohydrates: 65g, Protein: 41g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 118mg, Sodium: 1239mg, Potassium: 1275mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 1307IU, Vitamin C: 41mg, Calcium: 211mg, Iron: 4mg