Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Chicken Basil Pasta recipes, a culinary masterpiece that combines the savory goodness of chicken with the aromatic freshness of basil, all nestled in a bed of perfectly cooked pasta. This diverse collection offers a range of delectable options, from a classic one-pot dish to a creamy and cheesy baked pasta, ensuring there's something to satisfy every palate. Embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through each recipe, providing step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to create a flavorful and memorable meal that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
GARLIC AND BASIL CHICKEN PASTA WITH ALFREDO SAUCE
This is a French dish and this is probably one of the best pasta recipes I have. It takes a fair bit of time but the prep and cook time may differ for you
Provided by Miranda L.
Categories European
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut fat off of chicken. Cut chicken into bite sized pieces and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, wine vinegar, basil, chives, garlic, salt, & pepper.
- Sautee chicken in large skillet until no longer pink and nicely seared on both sides. This will take approximately 30 minutes on med-high heat with an electric stove.
- While chicken is sauteeing, cook pasta according to package instructions. Spoon mixture from step 2 over chicken about 2 minutes before it is done cooking.
- When pasta is done, drain in colander and place in a large (very large) bowl. Add chicken and alfredo sauce to the noodles. Use a scooper to incorporate well.
- Serve and enjoy!
BASIL CHICKEN AND PASTA
This is a great quick meal; the chicken and sauce can be prepared in the time it takes to cook the pasta. You can add more cream or less pasta if you like it creamier. Try ziti or farfalle pasta to add even more variety to this recipe. The leftovers don't heat very well, so eat it all up the first time!
Provided by Stacey Adkins
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pot with boiling salted water cook rotini pasta until al dente. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet melt the butter or margarine. Add the chopped chicken and garlic, saute until lightly brown and juices run clear. Stir in the ground black pepper, dried basil, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Toss drained pasta with basil sauce and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 167.1 mg, Fat 31.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 18.9 g, Sodium 223.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
LEMON-BASIL CHICKEN-PASTA SALAD
Make a chicken pasta salad for dinner tonight. A homemade dressing with garlic, basil and Parm makes it delicious.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a 4-quart Dutch oven about half full of water. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt if desired. Cover with lid; heat over high heat until water is boiling rapidly. Add the pasta. Heat to boiling again. Boil uncovered 9 to 11 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender but not mushy. While water is heating and pasta is cooking, continue with recipe.
- Break off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus stalks where they snap easily; wash asparagus. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces to measure 2 cups. Add asparagus to the pasta during the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking.
- Peel and finely chop the garlic. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch cubes to measure about 2 cups. Tear the basil leaves lengthwise into narrow strips.
- Place strainer or colander in the sink. Pour pasta and asparagus in the strainer to drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
- In a large glass or plastic bowl, toss pasta, asparagus and chicken. Stir in garlic, basil, cheese, oil and lemon peel. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
CREAMY CHICKEN, BASIL, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA BAKE
This is from Wild Oats. It can be made up the night before and then just popped in the oven the next day. They recommend it be served with steamed veggies or a crisp green salad.
Provided by RiRi5150
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain and place in baking dish.
- Rinse and pat chicken dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat large saute pan over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil. Place chicken in pan, and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the chicken is browned. Remove from pan and place on a cutting board.
- In the same pan, melt butter, and add the rest of the olive oil. Add the garlic and onions. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the onions are soft.
- Stir in the tomatoes and 3/4 cup of the chicken broth or wine. Bring to a boil. Turn down and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, slice the chicken into 1/4-inch thick slices and place over pasta (the chicken will finish cooking in the oven).
- Stir in cream and 1/2 cup cheese into the tomatoes. Simmer over medium heat until the sauce thickens.
- Add the rest of the broth or wine if the sauce gets too thick. Stir in basil. Add salt and pepper to tast.
- Pour sauce over chicken and pasta. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until bubbling and golden brown.
CHICKEN, BASIL AND TOMATO PASTA SALAD
This is a nice refreshing pasta salad to serve in the summer, and is also delicious served as a vegetarian pasta salad by omitting the chicken. The time listed below does not include the time needed to chill the salad.
Provided by TasteTester
Categories Penne
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, adding green beans the last 5 minutes of cooking; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.
- Mix together the oil, vinegar, salt, garlic, mustard and pepper with a whisk until thoroughly combined.
- In a very large bowl toss together the pasta mixture, chicken cubes (if using), dressing, tomatoes, shredded cheese and olives. Cover and chill for 4-24 hours. Add basil and toss gently before serving. Top with shaved Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 728.5, Fat 35.4, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 118.6, Sodium 757.8, Carbohydrate 52.9, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 48.6
LEMON BASIL PASTA W/ CHICKEN
This is a tasty dish than can serve as a main dish with a nice soup or salad. Very economical. I made this a lot when I first moved out of my parents house.
Provided by Amber of AZ
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 portions, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Drain and return pasta to pan.
- In a small bowl, combine butter, lemon juice, basil, garlic, and pepper.
- Add chicken and mix with the pasta.
- Sprinkle cheese over the pasta and serve.
- Yield 4 servings.
CHICKEN BASIL PASTA
Make and share this Chicken Basil Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kiki Freebird
Categories Chicken
Time 17m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat skillet on medium. Spray with nonstick spray.
- Cook pasta according to directions. (I put the water on to boil while I'm cooking the garlic/onions/chicken, so the pasta is finished about the same time as the rest.).
- Toss in onion and garlic. Stir 1 minute.
- Add chicken. Stir and cook 3-5 minutes, until chicken is mostly cooked through. At this point, I sprinkled with some ground pepper.
- Add can of diced tomatoes and half of basil.
- Simmer 3-5 minutes, until basil is wilted.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and rest of basil.
- Simmer another 2 minutes or so, to let the sun-dried tomatoes soften.
- Spoon on top of pasta. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese & enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.4, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 49.4, Sodium 102.3, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 5.5, Protein 28.4
CHICKEN, BASIL AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA
Make and share this Chicken, Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sonya01
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Grill, steam or microwave chicken breasts until they are tender and cooked through.
- Cut into strips.
- Heat oil in a large pan, add onion and tomatoes; stir over heat until onion is soft.
- Add wine, bring to boil, reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 1 minute
- Add tomato paste, sugar and fresh basil; stir until smooth.
- Add cream and chicken; stir over low heat until heated though.
- Spoon over freshly cooked pasta; garnish with basil.
- enjoy.
BASIL WALNUT PESTO PASTA AND CHICKEN
I tried a reduced fat Pesto sauce recipe a while back. I didn't care for it. It lacked flavor. I decided to make one by reducing the fat. This is not a very low fat recipe. It has olive oil in it. It is a reduced fat version I made up. My family liked it. My husband being a fussy Italian ate almost 3 plates of pasta with this...
Provided by Nor Mac
Categories Gravies
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Put basil.walnuts,and parmesan cheese in food processor. Blend well. add remaining ingredients starting with olive oil,and sour cream. You can adapt ingredients to get the flavor you are looking for.
- 2. Chill
- 3. Keep in fridge and stir in to warm pasta before serving. I do a serving at a time.
- 4. Cut chicken breast up. I use chicken tenders. cook in olive oil add a clove of garlic minced when chicken is almost done. Don't want to burn garlic. add garlic salt and pepper to taste. I transfer my chicken to grill to give it that grilled flavor.
- 5. steam broccoli.Serve brocooli and chicken on top of pasta with sauce
- 6. note: you may use lite sour cream and reduced calorie bread in this recipe. Originally I came up with this to reduce the calories.The bread gives it a texture as if there is more cheese in it than there really is.
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients beforehand: Dicing the chicken, chopping the basil, and grating the Parmesan cheese ahead of time will help streamline the cooking process.
- Use a large skillet: A spacious skillet will prevent the pasta from clumping together and ensure even cooking.
- Cook the chicken thoroughly: Make sure the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before adding the pasta.
- Reserve some pasta water: The starchy pasta water helps create a creamy sauce and prevents the pasta from becoming dry.
- Add the basil at the end: Basil is a delicate herb that should be added towards the end of cooking to preserve its flavor and aroma.
- Season to taste: Adjust the salt and pepper according to your personal preference.
Conclusion:
This chicken basil pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The combination of tender chicken, aromatic basil, and creamy Parmesan sauce makes for a satisfying and delicious dish. With its simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy!
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