Tomato Basil Pasta with Chicken

This Tomato Basil Pasta with Chicken is a perfect blend of creamy, savory, and fresh flavors that makes weeknight dinners effortless. Tender chicken breasts are seared in Benissimo Sundried Tomato Oil, then combined with juicy grape tomatoes, fresh basil, and a luscious cream cheese sauce over tri-colored rotini pasta. It’s one of those easy recipes that feels indulgent yet comes together quickly, making it ideal for weeknight recipes when time is tight but flavor can’t be compromised. With vibrant ingredients and simple steps, it’s a delicious family recipe that everyone at the table will love.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

3 cups tri colored rotini pasta, uncooked
4 tablespoons Sundried Tomato Oil
4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon Garlic Pepper Seasoning
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
2 cups grape tomatoes
½ shredded Parmesan cheese
8 fresh basil leaves, cut into strips

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.  
2. Heat 2 tablespoons Sundried Tomato Oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add chicken; cover and cook 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (170˚F).  Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm.  
3. Add remaining oil, broth and Garlic Pepper Seasoning to skillet; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through.  
4. Add cream cheese; cook stirring 2 to 3 minutes or until, melted.  Stir in tomatoes; cook an additional 3 minutes.
5. Drain pasta.  Add to ingredients in skillet with Parmesan and basil; mix well.  Serve topped with chicken.