Balsamic Chicken Fillets over Whole Grain Pasta

• Meat

  • 4 (4-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, boneless skinless

• Produce

  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 (14.5 ounce can Tomatoes, fire-roasted

• Condiments

  • 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp Honey

• Pasta & Grains

  • 2 cups Rotini pasta, whole grain whole wheat

• Baking & Spices

  • 3/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Kosher or sea salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole grain/whole wheat rotini pasta
• 4 (4-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes (with liquid)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

• Boil pasta until al dente and drain, according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, line up chicken breasts, cover with plastic wrap, and pound each to 1/2-inch with the bottom of a heavy-bottomed pan, jar, or a mallet.
• Place a heavy-bottomed skillet on the stovetop. Make sure the bottom of the whole pan is coated with olive oil.
• Salt and pepper chicken on both sides.
• Add chicken breasts to pan. Cook for 1 minute to get golden on the bottom. Turn breasts over and reduce heat to low.
• Cover pan with a tight-fitting lid. Cook for 10 minutes (check time). Do not remove lid while cooking. After 10 minutes, remove pan from heat, still covered, and allow to sit for 10 additional minutes.
• Make sure there is no pink in the middle of the breasts or that a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F when inserted in the center.
• In a separate pan over medium heat, whisk together all ingredients for balsamic marinara sauce. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until well combined and hot.
• Serve chicken over pasta and ladle some sauce over both.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, if using.
• Enjoy!