Tomato, Basil, and Chicken Pasta

Rating: Unrated

Think of this as a lighter, fresher take on chicken Parmesan: We ditch the breading on the poultry and let juicy cherry tomatoes stand in for jarred pasta sauce. A little grated carrot adds just enough sweetness to round out the acidity in the tomatoes. Mini balls of fresh mozzarella, also called ciliegine, melt just enough in the finished pasta so that the dish feels extra cheesy. This would also be delicious with cooked, crumbled Italian turkey sausage or with simply sauteed shrimp.

By Robin Bashinsky
This Story Originally Appeared On cookinglight.com

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Recipe Summary

active:
15 mins
total:
20 mins
Yield:
Serves 4 (serving size: 2/3 cup pasta, 1 cutlet, and 1/2 cup sauce)
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.

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  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper and add to pan; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.

  • Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, tomatoes, wine, 1/4 cup basil, and carrot to drippings in pan; bring to a boil. Cook 3 minutes or until tomatoes begin to break down, stirring frequently. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove pan from heat; stir in mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan.

  • Divide pasta among 4 bowls. Top evenly with chicken, sauce, and remaining 1/4 cup basil and 1/4 cup Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
512 calories; fat 16g; saturated fat 6g; protein 43g; carbohydrates 51g; fiber 7g; sugars 6g; added sugarg; sodium 598mg; calcium 24% DV; potassium 19% DV.
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