Simple Chicken and Tomato Basil Pasta
A quick and easy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, fresh tomatoes, basil, and bell peppers.
Total time
40 min
Serves
3
Difficulty
1/5
Ingredients
11
Step by step
Method
- 01
Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- 02
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.
- 03
Add the cut chicken breast to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Season the chicken with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- 04
Add the diced onion to the same pan and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Then, add the minced garlic and sliced bell pepper, cooking for another 3-5 minutes until the bell pepper is slightly tender.
- 05
Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing them to soften and break down slightly to form a sauce.
- 06
Return the cooked chicken and the drained pasta to the pan with the vegetables and sauce. Toss everything together to combine thoroughly.
- 07
Stir in the fresh basil just before serving.
- 08
Serve immediately, topped with grated parmesan cheese.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min