03 April 2010

Pasta with fresh tomatoes, basil and chicken


Pasta with fresh tomatoes, basil and chicken
Ingredients:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1/2-3/4 lb)
3 ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 T fresh parsley, chopped
2 T fresh basil, chopped
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
2 T fresh lemon juice
1 T olive oil
6-8 oz uncooked linguini
1/4 C shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:
1. Using the flat side of a meat mallet, pound chicken breasts to a 1/2-inch thickness. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. In a large heavy skillet, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until well browned on both sides and cooked to an internal temperature of 170F, about 5 minutes per side.
2. In a second skillet, heat one tablespoon of olive oil, simmer the tomatoes, garlic, parsley, basil, sugar, salt and pepper over low heat, stirring constantly until sauce is cooked. Add lemon juice until heated. Toss cooked chicken into the sauce. Keep warm.
3. Cook linguini according to package directions. Spoon sauce over hot linguini and sprinkle with cheese. Serves 2

My notes:
We all loved this one. It was so fresh and just tasted like spring. We'll definitely be making this one again. :)

1 comment:

  1. that just looks like a dish you could not make enough of!

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