Pesto Chicken, Tomato & Mozzarella Pasta

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"#6 most popular recipe of 2016 - Pesto Chicken Caprese Pasta! This delicious fresh pasta is PACKED full of pesto grilled chicken, blistered tomatoes, basil and lots of Parmesan cheese."
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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 20mins
Serves or Makes: 4

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For the Chicken:

ingredients

  • 4 skinless boneless chicken cutlets
  • 1/4 cup store-bought pesto
  • Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

For the Pasta:

ingredients

  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound cooked pasta
  • 1 pound small mozzarella balls
  • 1/3 cup pesto
  • 1/3 cup basil, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups reserved pasta water
  • Grated parm, for topping
  • Crushed red pepper flakes, for topping
  • Balsamic glaze, for topping

For the Balsamic Galze:

ingredients

  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
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