Caprese Chicken Pasta
The classic Italian salad of tomato, mozzarella, and basil gets a hearty lift with the addition of pasta and chicken.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 12 ounces penne pasta
Directions
Place chicken breasts in saucepan with chicken broth, basil, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, peppercorns, and zest. If needed, add water to just cover chicken. Heat over medium heat until broth comes to simmer. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer until chicken reads 155 degrees F on instant read thermometer, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.