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Caprese Chicken Pesto Pasta

[heart_this] · Sep 3, 2013 · 14 Comments

Caprese Chicken Pesto Pasta

Super quick and easy pasta inspired by the caprese salad with fresh tomatoes, basil pesto and mozzarella along with some grilled chicken.

The days are getting busier and when that happens it is always nice to have some quick and easy recipes on hand and ones that sacrifice nothing in the way of flavour! Luckily it is a good time of year for that, especially if you are enamored with the the flavours of the caprese salad like I am. The caprese salad is the combination of fresh, field ripened tomatoes along with basil and mozzarella and although simple, it is amazingly good with fresh ingredients! I have been enjoying a lot of caprese salads these days and one of my favourite ways to enjoy the caprese flavours is in this chicken caprese pasta that combines grilled chicken with fresh tomatoes, homemade basil pesto and mozzarella. If the flavours of this dish were not enough, it is ready in the time that it takes to cook the pasta! You really cannot go wrong with the late summer flavours of tomatoes and basil and this chicken caprese pasta is an wonderful way to enjoy them!

Caprese Chicken Pesto Pasta
So simple, so fresh and so so good!

Caprese Chicken Pesto Pasta
Feel free to return the pasta to the heat for a few minutes to melt the mozzarella.

Caprese Chicken Pesto Pasta

Caprese Chicken Pesto Pasta

Caprese Chicken Pesto Pasta

Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4

Super quick and easy pasta inspired by the caprese salad with fresh tomatoes, basil pesto and mozzarella along with some grilled chicken.

ingredients
  • 12 ounces pasta (gluten free for gluten free)
  • 12 ounces chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 large tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup pesto
directions
  1. Start cooking your pasta.
  2. Meanwhile, season the chicken with salt and pepper, grill over medium-high heat until cooked, about 4-6 minutes per side, and let cool before slicing.
  3. Meanwhile, dice the tomatoes and mozzarella and toss the tomatoes in balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
  4. Drain the pasta, mix everything together and enjoy!
Option: Throw the mixed pasta back on the stove for a few minutes to melt the mozzarella.
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Comments

  1. Tieghan says

    September 3, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    These flavors can never get old to me!! I love them and the beautiful colors! That melty cheese in the last pic seals the deal though, amazing!

    Reply
  2. Emily aka The Three Bite Rule says

    September 3, 2013 at 1:28 pm

    yum. This looks sooo good and a great idea for a quick meal!

    Reply
  3. Rocky Mountain Woman says

    September 3, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    That is my favorite flavor combo – always looking for new ways to use it!

    Reply
  4. Taylor @ FoodFaithFitness says

    September 3, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    I just introduced my husband to caprese chicken and he died of deliciousness…..this sounds like a meal we will go crazy for. Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Kylee says

    September 3, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    Where's the pesto sauce?

    Reply
  6. ashley _ Baker by Nature says

    September 3, 2013 at 5:58 pm

    What a lovely pasta dish! I could seriously eat it every-single-night!

    Reply
  7. Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says

    September 3, 2013 at 6:10 pm

    Beautiful and yummy!!! Love it!!!

    Reply
  8. Prudence Blank says

    September 3, 2013 at 9:13 pm

    So pretty…. and Yum!!

    Reply
  9. John Diogenous says

    September 3, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    I tried this last night and it was unbelievably amazing! I could eat this every single night for a week and not be sick of it! Thank for the amazing recipe!

    Reply
  10. Marie Matter says

    September 4, 2013 at 1:05 am

    Gorgeous colors!

    Reply
  11. We Are Not Martha says

    September 4, 2013 at 3:35 am

    Definitely can't beat this! I have the most flourishing basil plant ever right now, so I think it's time to make some pesto 🙂

    Sues

    Reply
  12. Shae Camille Stevenson says

    September 4, 2013 at 3:37 am

    This is soooo on time ! I had (again) pesto cappatavi from noodles & company & was wondering how I could make something similar at home ! Brilliant 🙂

    Reply
  13. Diane Villegas says

    August 22, 2021 at 4:47 pm

    The picture shows fresh basil leaves but the recipe doesn’t mention them. Are they just to be placed on top of the salad?

    Reply
    • kevin says

      August 23, 2021 at 12:01 pm

      The whole fresh basil leaves were used to make the pesto and I saved a few leaves for garnish. Enjoy!

      Reply

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