15-Minute Chicken Pasta Recipes for Busy Evenings

Ingredients

• 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
• 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: red pepper flakes for heat

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken slices, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
3. Add minced garlic and cherry tomatoes to the skillet; sauté for 2-3 minutes until tomatoes soften.
4. Stir in cooked pasta and toss to combine evenly with chicken and tomatoes.
5. Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil or Parmesan if preferred.

Notes

• Using thinly sliced chicken helps speed up cooking time.
• Fresh basil adds a bright flavor; substitute with dried if unavailable.
• For a creamy version, stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream or cream cheese at the end.

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