Caprese Chicken Pasta

fresh mozzarella

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while shredded is often less expensive.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar is lower in calories, while apple cider vinegar is often cheaper.

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain pasta and reserve some pasta water.

Heat EVOO in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add diced chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste.

Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in cooked pasta and toss to combine.

Add mozzarella balls and basil, mixing gently until cheese begins to melt.

Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess.

Serve immediately, garnished with ground Parmesan.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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