Balsamic Chicken Pasta Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
6 Servings
bowl of chicken bowtie pasta
Ingredients
  • 1 pound bow tie pasta
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pitted black olives, halved
  • 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup lightly dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions.
  3. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add the chicken tenders to the skillet and cook them for 5 minutes on each side, until the chicken is golden and the internal temperature registers at least 165 F.
  6. Mix the drained pasta, olives, tomatoes, and basil in a salad bowl.
  7. Slice the cooked chicken tenders into bite-size chunks and add them to pasta.
  8. Dress pasta with the remaining oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper, tossing to combine.
  9. Serve warm or cold.