Le Ricette

Barilla® Whole Grain Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes, Marinated Chicken Breast & Pesto


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Ingredients for 4 people


1 box Barilla Whole Grain Spaghetti
1 chicken breast cut in half lengthwise and pounded
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
4 garlic cloves chopped and divided
Salt and black pepper to taste
4 sprigs fresh thyme divided
2 cups broccoli small florets
1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
1 small jar pesto


Ingredients


broccoli
cherry tomato
chicken breast
extra-virgin olive oil
garlic
thyme

Preparation 20 minutes preparation + minutes cooking

1
Marinate chicken breast with 2 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, black pepper and 2 sprigs thyme for about two hours.

2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

3
In a skillet sauté remaining garlic in olive oil.  Just before garlic turns yellow add broccoli and sauté three minutes.

4
Add cherry tomatoes and sauté for 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper.

5
Meanwhile, grill the chicken on both sides until cooked thoroughly; season with salt and cut into strips.

6
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and toss with veggies and pesto.

7
Top with grilled chicken and remaining thyme leaves before serving.


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