Chicken Caprese Snowfall Pasta
Chicken Caprese Snowfall Pasta
25 minutes total
Elevate your dining experience with our Chicken Caprese Snowfall Pasta recipe. This delightful dish combines tender chicken, fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese in a savory tomato sauce. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, this recipe puts a delicious twist on the classic Caprese dish.
Ingredients
Serves 6
| 1 | Box Barilla® Snowfall pasta |
| 1 | Jar Barilla® Tomato & Basil Sauce |
| 1 | Pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts |
| 1 | Teaspoon salt, divided |
| 2 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided |
| 1 | Pint grape tomatoes, halved |
| 1 | Clove garlic , minced |
| ½ | Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated |
| 1 | 8-ounce package mini fresh mozzarella balls |
| ½ | Cup basil leaves, thinly sliced |
| 2 | Tablespoons balsamic vinegar glaze |
| To Taste | Sea Salt & Black Pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Place chicken breasts on cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound chicken breasts into an even ½-inch thickness. Sprinkle chicken with ½ teaspoon of salt and pepper; set aside.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
Step 3
Meanwhile, in an extra-large nonstick skillet heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 4 minutes; turn and cook 4 to 5 minutes more or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink (170°F). Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.
Step 4
Wipe skillet clean. Add remaining olive oil to skillet and heat over medium heat. Add in tomatoes, ½ teaspoon salt, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, 4 to 5 minutes or until tomatoes begin to burst. Stir in sauce.
Step 5
Drain pasta and reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water.
Step 6
Chop chicken breasts into bite-size pieces.
Step 7
Add chicken, pasta, and reserved cooking water to the skillet containing the tomato mixture.
Step 8
Cook over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese.
Step 9
Transfer to serving platter and top with fresh mozzarella and basil. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
Snowfall Pasta
Bring everyone together this season with Barilla Snowfall pasta, a limited-edition shape with three distinct winter snowflakes. Inspired by the delicate beauty of snowflakes and the warmth of shared meals, Barilla Snowfall pasta embodies the magic of the holidays. Satisfy your cozy cravings this winter season by making your favorite pasta recipe with this unique Barilla pasta shape that cooks to perfect al dente texture every time. With over 145 years of Italian expertise and 100% commitment to quality, Barilla is more than great pasta, it’s a sign of love.
Barilla® Snowfall pasta is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
Available exclusively at Walmart, while supplies last.
- Shape Snowfall
- Cook time 7–8 mins
- Pack size 12 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box