I made the main dish for supper tonight and this “Balsamic Chicken Pasta” was a big hit!!

You will need:

• 1/3 c olive oil
• 1/3 c balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbs italian seasoning
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 c cooked, shredded chicken
• 1.5 c diced cherry tomatoes
• S and P to taste
• 2 handfuls fresh basil leaves, chopped or torn
• 1 c parmesan cheese
• optional: 2 squirts trader joe’s balsamic glaze

To make:

1. cook whole-wheat penne according to box directions (**note: this is a huge pan and we did a double batch; directions below are for a single batch, aka 1 box of pasta**), drain, and set aside.
2. In a very large frying pan, heat olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, 1-2 cloves garlic (I used 2 cubes of the @traderjoeslist frozen garlic), shredded chicken, and diced cherry tomatoes.
3. Bring this to a boil, then add the cooked pasta and stir well. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
4. Top with fresh basil, parm, and a squirt of @traderjoeslist balsamic glaze. And VIOLA!

{You could absolutely make this vegetarian by leaving out the chicken and it would be delicious}

Balsamic Chicken Pasta

Recipe by KateCourse: Chicken, Pasta, Suppertime

Ingredients

• 1/3 c olive oil

• 1/3 c balsamic vinegar

• 1 tbs italian seasoning

• 2 cloves garlic

• 2 c cooked, shredded chicken

• 1.5 c diced cherry tomatoes

• S and P to taste

• 2 handfuls fresh basil leaves, chopped or torn

• 1 c parmesan cheese

• optional: 2 squirts trader joe’s balsamic glaze

Directions

• cook whole-wheat penne according to box directions (**note: this is a huge pan and we did a double batch; directions below are for a single batch, aka 1 box of pasta**), drain, and set aside.
• In a very large frying pan, heat olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, 1-2 cloves garlic (I used 2 cubes of the @traderjoeslist frozen garlic), shredded chicken, and diced cherry tomatoes.
• Bring this to a boil, then add the cooked pasta and stir well. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Top with fresh basil, parm, and a squirt of @traderjoeslist balsamic glaze. And VIOLA!

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