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This is a pot of chicken caprese pasta. There's a black pot filled with bowtie pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella balls, chicken, and basil.
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5 from 4 votes

Chicken Caprese Pasta

Say it with me: KUH-PRAY-ZAY. You're going to be telling everyone about this 30-minute chicken caprese pasta recipe, so you might as well be able to say it right!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caprese chicken, caprese pasta, chicken caprese pasta
Servings: 6
Calories: 386kcal
Author: Jordan Smith

Equipment

  • pot

Ingredients

  • 1 box chickpea pasta 8 oz dry
  • 1.5 lbs chicken tenderloins raw, chopped
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes garlic & onion flavor, drained, 30 oz
  • 8 oz mozzarella pearls
  • 3 cloves garlic minced (15 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon salt & pepper (each)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ⅓ cup basil chopped

Instructions

  • Gather and prepare ingredients (chop chicken and veggies).
  • Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • While preparing noodles, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet.
  • Add garlic. Cook for about 2 mins.
  • Add chopped chicken pieces. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, until cooked through and internal temp reaches 165 degrees. Drain extra liquid from the skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Cut heat to low. Add diced tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. Simmer for about 5 mins.
  • Stir in cooked noodles and mozzarella pearls. Simmer for 5 more mins.
  • Top with basil and enjoy.

Notes

  • This recipe is gluten-free.
  • To make DF: Use a dairy-free mozzarella.
  • To meal prep: Make recipe as instructions indicate. Split into 6 air-tight containers. Add basil after heated & when ready to serve.
  • To track on MyFitness Pal, search “Jordo’s World Chicken Caprese Pasta”
  • 291 grams per serving (about 2 cups / serving)

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 12g