Looking to elevate your weeknight dinner with minimal effort? This Cherry Tomato and Chicken Pasta recipe is the perfect solution. Bursting with flavors of sweet cherry tomatoes, tender chicken, and aromatic herbs, this dish is not only delicious but also quick and easy to prepare. Whether you’re cooking for the whole family or hosting a cozy dinner for two, this recipe promises to satisfy. Let’s dive into how you can create this flavorful pasta dish in your own kitchen!

What you Need:

• Skillet
• Medium sized Pot

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Ingredients:

• 5 oz
  Pasta (spaghetti)
• 1 cup
  Cherry tomatoes
• 2
  Chicken breast
• 4 tbsp
  Parmesan (grated)
• 2 cloves
  Garlic
• 4 tbsp
  Basil (fresh -optional)

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Make sure you have…

• Olive oil (2 tbsp)

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Instructions:

Step 1:

Peel & thinly slice the garlic.

Step 2:

Roll and thinly slice the basil for ribbons or leave whole to garnish at the end.

Step 3:

In a pot of salted, boiling water, cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve about 1/4 cup of pasta water & set to the side. Strain the spaghetti.

Step 4:

Heat a drizzle of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken & season with salt & pepper. Cook undisturbed for 5-8 min. Flip & cook for an additional 5-8 min or until the chicken is fully cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board.

Step 5:

Lower the heat to medium-low. In the same pan, add an additional drizzle of olive oil. Add the garlic & sauté for 2 min.

Step 6:

Wash the cherry tomatoes & add them to the pan. Cook for 5-7 min until they begin to soften. Lightly mash them with the back of a spoon or spatula to release their juices. Season with salt & pepper.

Step 7:

In the pan with the tomatoes, add in the reserved pasta water, drained pasta & grated parmesan cheese. Stir to combine. Cook for 3-4 min until a light sauce forms.

Step 8:

Top the pasta with basil & stir. Remove the pan from the heat.

Step 9:

Slice the chicken, add it to the pasta. Serve, garnished with additional basil & parmesan cheese. And enjoy!