Linguine with Herb Chicken and Roasted Tomatoes

Adapted from Skinny Taste

We love delicious and easy pastas, and this meal definitely fits that description! This dish is a break from traditional spaghetti, with its own garlic and olive oil sauce perfected with grape tomatoes and chicken.


Ingredients:

• 2 skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil (and to taste)
• salt and pepper for taste
• 8 oz. linguine
• 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
• 6 garlic cloves, smashed and coarsely chopped
• 4 tsp. extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

Season chicken with oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Spray a skillet with cooking spray and cook chicken on high heat for approx. 3-4 minutes, or until no longer pink. Once chicken is cooked, remove from skillet and cut into bite size cubes.

Boil water and cook pasta. While pasta is cooking, use the same skillet from the chicken and heat olive oil on medium heat. Add garlic and saute until golden brown. Then add tomatoes and sprinkle some salt and pepper. Let simmer on medium-low heat for 4-5 minutes. When pasta is cooked, drain, and add to the skillet. Toss well and add the chicken.

Serve with grated cheese and a sprinkle of basil on top if desired.

Yield: 4 servings