Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring chicken, cherry tomatoes, and pesto.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Spaghetti Noodles
- 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 large Onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 cups Whole Cherry Tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Pesto
- Optional: Fresh Basil or Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Red Chili Flakes
Instructions
- Cook SPAGHETTI NOODLES according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Slice the CHICKEN BREASTS into ½-inch thick cutlets and season both sides with SALT and PEPPER. If time allows, let the chicken rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add OLIVE OIL and heat until shimmering.
- Add the CHICKEN cutlets in a single layer. Cook undisturbed until they release naturally from the pan, then flip and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely.
- In the same skillet, add more OLIVE OIL if needed. Add ONIONS and sauté about 5 minutes until softened and lightly golden. Pour in a splash of CHICKEN BROTH and scrape up the browned bits from the pan.
- Add the remaining CHICKEN BROTH, MILK, and whole CHERRY TOMATOES. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- In a small bowl, whisk CORNSTARCH with a little water to make a smooth slurry. Stir it into the sauce and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the PESTO. Return the CHICKEN CUTLETS to the skillet and simmer a few minutes to warm through. Season with SEA SALT and BLACK PEPPER to taste.
- Serve the CHICKEN and sauce over the cooked pasta. Garnish with fresh herbs, PARMESAN, or RED CHILI FLAKES if desired.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Feel free to replace the spaghetti with your preferred pasta type.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg