Chicken Caprese Pasta with Barilla® Farfalle and Tomato & Basil Sauce
Chicken Caprese Pasta with Barilla® Farfalle and Tomato & Basil Sauce
50 minutes total / Calories 396
- Chicken
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fall Recipes
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- Premium Red Sauce
- Short
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Farfalle pasta.
Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla® Farfalle |
| 1 | Jar Barilla® Tomato & Basil Sauce |
| 1 | Pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed |
| 1 | Teaspoon salt, divided |
| ¼ | Teaspoon ground black pepper |
| 2 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided |
| 1 | Pint grape tomatoes |
| 3 | Cloves garlic, minced |
| ½ | Cup shredded Parmigiano cheese |
| 1 | 8-ounce package mini fresh mozzarella balls |
| ½ | Cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced |
| ¼ | Cup good-quality balsamic vinegar |
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 the salt and the black pepper; set aside.
Step 2
In a large pot, bring 4 to 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil; add salt to taste and the pasta. Stir gently, then cook pasta according to package directions.
Step 3
Meanwhile, in an extra-large nonstick skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts 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 and set aside.
Step 4
Wipe skillet clean. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet and heat over medium heat. Add in the tomatoes, remaining 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 cooking liquid. Chop chicken breasts into bite-size pieces. Add chicken, pasta, and reserved cooking liquid to the skillet containing the tomato mixture. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded Parmigiano cheese.
Step 6
Transfer to serving platter and top with the fresh mozzarella and basil. Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar.
Farfalle
Farfalle, dating back to the 1500s, originated in the Lombardia and Emilia-Romagna part of Northern Italy. Farfalle, which means “butterfly” in Italian, are rectangular or oval pieces of pasta that are pinched in the middle.
Barilla® Farfalle is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Farfalle
- Cook time 11–12 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box