Chicken Caprese Pasta

This dish combines pasta with the classic flavors of a Caprese salad, including bocconcini, tomatoes, and basil, all of which are tossed in a balsamic dressing. Chunks of chicken give the dish a protein edge, while roasted tomatoes enhance its inherent sweetness. All of this recipe’s elements can be made ahead of time and assembled for a meal.

This recipe originally appeared on alive.com as “Chicken Caprese Pasta.”

Chicken Caprese Pasta

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Servings

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Ingredients

• 1 /12 lbs boneless chicken breast
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 3/4 tsp salt divided
• 24 oz cherry tomatoes
• 2 tsp + 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
• 8 oz chickpea or lentil-based penne, rotini, or fusilli
• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 7.05 oz bocconcini
• 1/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives optional
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil to garnish

Ingredients 1 /12 lbs boneless chicken breast 1 tsp Italian seasoning 3/4 tsp salt divided 24 oz cherry tomatoes 2 tsp + 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme 8 oz chickpea or lentil-based penne, rotini, or fusilli 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 garlic clove minced 1/4 tsp red chili flakes 1/4 tsp black pepper 7.05 oz bocconcini 1/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives optional 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil to garnish

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Place chicken breast on sheet and season with Italian seasoning and 1/4 tsp salt. Bake for 25 minutes, or until meat is cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165 F. When cool enough to handle, slice chicken into 1 inch pieces.
3. While chicken is cooking, toss tomatoes with 2 tsp oil, thyme, and 1/4 tsp salt. Spread onto rimmed baking sheet. Bake until softened and beginning to shrivel, about 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, then drain and rinse.
5. For dressing, in small bowl, whisk together remaining 2 Tbsp oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, chili flakes, pepper, and remaining 1/4 tsp salt.
6. Divide pasta among serving bowls and drizzle dressing over top. Add roasted chicken, tomatoes, bocconcini, and olives, if using. Sprinkle with basil to garnish.