Balsamic chicken and pasta is a classic dish that is both flavorful and relatively easy to make. The combination of balsamic vinegar, chicken, and pasta creates a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends. With its sweet and tangy sauce, tender chicken, and al dente pasta, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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BALSAMIC CHICKEN AND PASTA
A delicious combination of chicken, pasta and tomatoes that can be served warm or chilled for a great meal on a warm summer day! This recipe may look a bit complicated, but I promise you--it is not. Chicken can be cooked on the stove or on a grill. It is great for large family gatherings and does not really need to be served with anything other than a good loaf of bread for sopping up the juices. I hope your family enjoys this as much as mine has.
Provided by Katherine
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 3h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mince garlic cloves in food processor or blender. Add 1/3 of the basil leaves to the processor, and chop until fine. Pour in 1/2 cup of olive oil, and continue to process until mixture turns light yellow with flecks of basil. Add the balsamic vinegar; process just until combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large zip-top storage bag along with 1 tablespoon salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, and the contents of the food processor. Squeeze air out of bag and seal. Allow chicken to marinate for 2 hours, or up to overnight, turning occasionally.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Brown chicken in a large skillet over large heat, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a large baking dish, and place in the oven until cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove chicken from oven, slice into 1/4 inch strips, and return to baking dish to absorb cooking juices. Keep warm.
- While chicken is baking, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Boil the pasta until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well. Stir the chicken and the juices from the baking dish into the hot pasta.
- Thinly slice the remaining basil leaves, and place in a large serving bowl along with the tomatoes. Stir in 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Top basil and tomatoes with the hot pasta, sauce, and chicken; toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.6 calories, Carbohydrate 65.4 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 35.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1266.8 mg, Sugar 7 g
BALSAMIC CHICKEN PASTA
"Balsamic vinaigrette gives a refreshing zing to this pasta dish," says Bill Hilbrich of Saint Cloud, Minnesota. "It can be served hot or refrigerated and served as a cold salad."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., In a serving bowl, combine the chicken, tomato, olives and pasta. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette, oil, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 624mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
ONE PAN BALSAMIC CHICKEN, PASTA & VEGETABLES
One Pan Balsamic Chicken, Pasta & Vegetables is a quick nutritious dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes. Easy to make, veggie packed and so tasty!
Provided by The Clean Eating Couple
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In small pan, bring water to a boil for pasta. In a large skillet pan heat 2 tbsp olive oil.
- While water is boiling, cut chicken into 1 inch cubes. Once oil is hot, add chicken to the pan and sauté for 12-15 minutes until chicken is browned on edges and cooked through
- While the chicken is cooking, cut vegetables and herbs.
- Once the chicken has cooked, add in vegetables, herbs, spices and chicken stock. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 5 minutes.
- While veggies sauté, cook pasta per directions on the box.
- Uncover the pan. Add balsamic vinegar and cooked pasta to the pan. Saute uncovered for additional 3-4 minutes. Serve + enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 oz pasta + veggies, Calories 425 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g
BALSAMIC CHICKEN PASTA
The Balsamic Vinaigrette adds a nice zing to this collection of leftovers and pasta. The dish can be served hot or refrigerated and served as a cold salad
Provided by Bill Hilbrich
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to directions (about 8 minutes) and drain.
- Put the vinaigrette into the bottom of a serving dish, add the remaining ingredients, except the olive oil and toss to coat.
- Splash the olive oil on last and either serve warm OR refrigerate immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.6, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 29.4, Sodium 382.5, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 17
BALSAMIC CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
I love all the colors and flavors of this quick and easy dish and serve it often in summer, to the delight of my guests! You can't beat the combination of Gorgonzola and bacon. Leftover grilled shrimp makes a tasty substitute for chicken. -Terry McCarty, Oro Grande, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; transfer to a large bowl. Add the chicken, tomatoes, onion, bacon and Gorgonzola cheese., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, basil, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
GREG'S EASY SPAGHETTI WITH BALSAMIC CHICKEN
This quick one pot meal features spaghetti with chopped chicken, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and shredded Asiago cheese.
Provided by Barilla Canada
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Barilla Canada
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour whole box of pasta into a large skillet (approximately 12 inches in diameter). Pour 3 cups of cold water into the pan ensuring that the water covers the pasta. Turn the burner to high and set your timer to 10 minutes (optional: add a bit of salt to taste).
- After 7 minutes add chicken, tomatoes and vinegar; cook an additional 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Fold in cheese and sprinkle with basil. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 171.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
BALSAMIC CHICKEN PASTA
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium. Mix together flour and garlic salt in a small bowl. Salt and pepper the chicken. Cover chicken in flour mixture. Brown chicken on both sides. Approximately 4 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and reduce heat. Bring a pot of water to boil. Cook spaghetti accordingly. On low to medium heat, brown butter and garlic. Stir frequently. Add balsamic and reduce to low. Cook for about 3 minutes. Add in tomatoes and artichokes without juice. Add capers with juice. Cook for about 5 minutes. Add chicken and spaghetti into mixture. Serve immediately.
BALSAMIC GLAZED CHICKEN PASTA WITH VEGETABLES
I was looking for something quick and easy to make. It's always so hot to cook in the summer so I wanted something I could cook outside on the grill or toss together as a pasta salad. I was pleasently surprised how well this recipe turned out and it was exactly what I was trying to create for a summer pasta salad for dinner. I hope your family enjoys it as much as mine.
Provided by prensh
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Marinate chicken with salt, pepper, garlic salt, and balsamic vinegar salad dressing.
- Set aside while making the glaze.
- In a small saucepan, mix brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, orange juice, minced garlic, and olive oil.
- Bring mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Grill chicken over medium coals until done.
- Slice into strips when cool and set aside until pasta is ready to assemble.
- Add olive oil to a heated skillet.
- Place prepared vegetable in the olive oil and saute until tender, about 15 mintues.
- While vegetables are cooking, boil water and cook pasta until tender.
- Drain pasta and place in a large bowl.
- Add chicken, sauted vegetables, and balsamic vinegar glaze.
- Toss and serve.
- Add parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 678.1, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 147.3, Sodium 350.6, Carbohydrate 86.4, Fiber 6, Sugar 19.5, Protein 40.5
ONE-PAN BALSAMIC CHICKEN & VEGGIES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: italian salad dressing, balsamic vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, chicken breast, olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh asparagus, carrot, grape tomatoes
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, mix salad dressing, balsamic vinegar, honey and red pepper flakes, set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken breasts on one side for 10 minutes, then turn. Add half of the dressing mixture, and cook for another 10 minutes. Chicken juices should run clear. Set chicken aside.
- Add asparagus, carrots, and tomatoes to the same skillet, season with salt and pepper, stir frequently until the veggies are tender, about 4 minutes. Plate veggies and chicken.
- Add remaining dressing mixture to skillet and reduce for about a minute, until the sauce is thickened. Dress the chicken and veggies with the sauce.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 717 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 77 grams, Sugar 25 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are both good options for this recipe. If you're using chicken breasts, pound them to an even thickness so they cook evenly.
- Make sure the chicken is cooked through. The chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You can check this by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken.
- Use a good quality balsamic vinegar. The balsamic vinegar is the key ingredient in this recipe, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a balsamic vinegar that is thick and syrupy, with a rich, complex flavor.
- Don't overcook the pasta. The pasta should be cooked al dente, meaning it should be tender but still have a slight bite to it.
- Serve the dish immediately. This dish is best served immediately after it is made. The balsamic vinegar and Parmesan cheese will start to harden as the dish cools, so it's important to eat it while it's still hot.
Conclusion:
Balsamic chicken and pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, the pasta is cooked to perfection, and the balsamic vinegar adds a rich, tangy flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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