Chicken Caprese Recipe
Fresh tomato, basil, & mozzarella cheese, finished with garlic and cream and tossed with penne pasta
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Chicken
Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cooking the Chicken
- 2
Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breast with salt and black pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
Making the Sauce
- 3
Create the Sauce
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add diced tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add the mozzarella cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Add the cooked penne pasta and sliced chicken to the sauce. Toss everything together until well combined. Stir in chopped basil just before serving.