A quick weeknight Italian pasta dish using fresh, simple ingredients that you already have on hand! So easy and simple!
4.7 stars (15 ratings)
Ingredients
8ouncesfettuccine
2boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1tablespoonItalian seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1tablespoonolive oil
2clovesgarlic, minced
2cupscherry tomatoes, halved
1cupbasil leaves, chiffonade
½teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes, optional
½cupunsalted butter
¼cupfreshly grated Parmesan
Instructions
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
Season chicken with Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook, flipping once, until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes on each side. Set aside and keep warm.
Add garlic, tomatoes, basil and red pepper flakes, if using, to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to burst and have softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in pasta and butter until melted and well combined, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve immediately, topped with chicken and garnished with Parmesan, if desired.