Balsamic Chicken Pasta

5 from 2 votes

A lazy dinner with lots of protein and gooey cheese. This caprese-inspired balsamic chicken pasta is the perfect healthy weeknight dinner.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean

Keyword: Easy, High Protein, Minimal chopping, One Pot Recipe

Servings:

1 13-oz package pasta any type, choose high protein and/or high fiber for extra nutrition
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
salt and pepper to taste
2 pints cherry tomatoes about 4 cups
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 cloves garlic minced, use more as desired
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 cup mini bocconcini
handful fresh basil torn or sliced

Cook your pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain, and set aside.
Add olive oil to your skillet and heat to medium-high.
Add cubed chicken and distribute throughout the pan. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the outsides are golden brown and the inside temperature reads 165 F. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add cherry tomatoes and garlic to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant, stirring frequently.
Add chicken broth and balsamic vinegar, and stir. Cover and cook for 7-10 minutes or until tomatoes are broken down and saucy. Gently press your tomatoes with a fork if needed. Taste, and add more salt, pepper, or vinegar as desired. Turn off the heat.
Stir in cooked pasta, cooked chicken, and bocconcini until noodles are coated and the cheese starts to melt, about 1-2 minutes.
Top with freshly torn basil if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition information calculated with whole wheat pasta.