Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 ounces whole grain pasta (any shape you like (I used rotini))
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided, plus additional for the pasta)
  • 1 1/4 pounds Just BARE Organic Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (divided, plus additional for cooking the pasta)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes, halved if large)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach
  • 1/4 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves (sliced into thin strips)
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese (cut into cubes)

Instruction

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking liquid, then drain the pasta. Toss the pasta with a bit of olive oil to prevent sticking and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over high in a large, deep skillet. Add the chicken, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate, then carefully wipe the pan with a paper towel, being careful not to burn your fingers.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the tomatoes, garlic, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Let cook 1 minute, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes more, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften and wrinkle. Add the balsamic vinegar and cook 30 seconds.
  • To the skillet, add the drained pasta, reserved chicken, and spinach and let cook just until the spinach begins to wilt. If the pasta seems too dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water. Remove from heat and stir in the basil and mozzarella. Serve immediately.