Ingredients:
Balsamic Grilled Chicken
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon pesto
1 teaspoon honey
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Tomato Basil Pasta
12 ounces uncooked pasta, gluten-free if needed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, minced or grated
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Balsamic glaze and extra chopped basil for garnish (optional)
Directions:
Balsamic Grilled Chicken
Place the chicken breasts in a freezer bag along with all the marinade ingredients. Seal the bag, pressing out the air as you
do, and massage the marinade into the chicken. Let the chicken marinate for at least an hour or overnight.
Preheat your grill to approximately 400°F and spray or brush the grates with oil. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for
approximately 7-8 minutes, then flip and grill another 6-8 minutes depending on the size and thickness of the chicken. The
internal temperature should be 165°F.
Remove from the grill and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
Tomato Basil Pasta
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta into a
colander.
Return the pan or pot to the stove and add in the olive oil. Heat the oil over medium heat and swirl to coat the bottom of
the pan.
Add in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then pour in the cherry tomatoes and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper
flakes.
Sauté the tomatoes and garlic for several minutes or until they soften and release some of their juices. Add in the chopped
basil and stir everything together. Pour the pasta back in with the tomato basil mixture along with some of the reserved
pasta water and toss everything together. Add additional pasta water as needed to create more sauce.
Top with the sliced balsamic grilled chicken, Parmesan cheese, balsamic glaze, and extra basil.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Kcal: 450 kcal | Servings: 4 servings