Grilled Balsamic Chicken and Pasta

Jane Crompton

Juicy grilled chicken meets a sweet-tangy balsamic reduction tossed with spaghetti, fresh heirloom tomatoes, and shaved parmesan. This restaurant-inspired pasta comes together with just 30 minutes of active cooking after a simple marinade. A summer dinner worth firing up the grill for.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 2 30

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 645 kcal

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil
½ cup balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves minced
¼ teaspoon salt for pasta water
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
¼ cup fresh basil leaves chopped
6 ounces spaghetti
1 ounce parmesan cheese
1 Heirloom tomato diced into small pieces
½ cup Chicken stock use as needed
¼ cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard and garlic.
Place chicken in a Ziploc bag and add marinade. Place the chicken in the fridge and let marinate for about 2 hours.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place chicken on grill and reserve marinade.
Grill chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through, and the thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) . Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing, between grilling and slicing for juicier results.
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions in well-salted water and reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water.
Place reserved marinade in a small pot and bring to a full boil. Boil for at least 10 minutes to ensure food safety since it was in contact with raw chicken.
Let it boil and cook for 10 minutes. If it thickens up on you, add a little bit of chicken stock to thin it out.
After 10 minutes, add chopped fresh basil leaves.
Mix the cooked pasta with the balsamic sauce, and add tomatoes. Mix in the reserved pasta water.
Slice the chicken
Place the pasta in a serving bowl and top with sliced chicken.
Shave or grate parmesan cheese for toppings.
Consume your grilled balsamic chicken and pasta immediately for best taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 645kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 44gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 618mgPotassium: 907mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 577IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 2mg

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