Spaghetti with Sauteed Chicken and Grape Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 2 skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb) (diced in 1 inch cubes)
- cooking spray
- 1/2 tsp each of dried oregano and dried basil
- kosher salt and fresh pepper (to taste)
- 8 oz spaghetti (gluten-free or whole wheat )
- 2 cups grape tomatoes (halved)
- 6 cloves garlic (smashed and coarsely chopped)
- 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tbsp chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
- 2
Season chicken generously with salt, pepper, oregano and basil.
- 3
Heat a large skillet on high heat. When hot, spray with oil and add chicken. Cook about 3-4 minutes, until no longer pink.
4 min - 4
Remove chicken and set aside.
- 5
Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- 6
While pasta cooks, add olive oil to skillet on high heat.
- 7
Add garlic and sauté until golden brown (do not burn). Add tomatoes, salt and pepper and reduce heat to medium-low. Sauté about 4-5 minutes.
5 min - 8
When pasta is drained, add pasta to tomatoes and toss well. If pasta seems too dry, add some of the reserved pasta water.
- 9
Add fresh basil and chicken and toss well. Serve and top with good grated cheese.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 4 servings)
