Basil chicken pasta is one of those easy dishes that's always a hit! Perfect with leftover chicken meat too!
chicken pasta dishes
Oh, do we love pasta. And, do we love chicken. And, another love? Basil, yes, fresh sweet basil. Put them all together and you've got something divine.
Chicken and pasta is popular in our home. You might want to try One Skillet Creamy Italian Pasta
Looking for a red sauce type One Skillet Chicken Pasta?
Or another one pan meal, my Baked Italian Chicken Pasta.
basil pasta
There's nothing more fresh and Italian than basil!
For many, and for me, basil is my go to fresh herb. It's a perfect pizza topper and can be used with so many recipes. Basil has a sweet, aromatic and somewhat peppery. flavor.
Rich in polyphenols, basil like other herbs is thought to help prevent chronic diseases.
chicken and pasta recipes
Another reason I'm using so much basil is not only flavor but health benefits.
It's a great source of vitamins K, A and C and also supplies manganese and iron. But, don't stop there. Basil also is choked full of calcium, magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids.
With its anti-inflammatory properties, basil can help lower the risk of conditions like arthritis, heart disease and bowl issues. And, basil has excellent antibacterial properties.
simple chicken pasta recipes
Regardless of what you're doing pasta wise, you can always know that basil will enhance so much of the flavors.
So, next time you're in the produce aisle, buy fresh basil! And, make sure you grow basil in your summer garden regardless how large or small it is!
Quite expectedly, basil pairs well with Mediterranean flavors and works best when added at the end of cooking. But, I also use fresh basil chopped up in my pasta sauces. It's also a nice accompaniment to fresh salads.
healthy chicken pasta recipes
You can certainly go for a gluten free type of pasta, but I find them not as satisfying overall with my pasta.
However, I must say that GF pastas on the market have improved dramatically.
While we don't eat pasta daily, well, only when we're in Italy, we do indulge in the best Italian pasta I can source locally.
leftover chicken recipes with pasta
Another plus about this recipe? If you've got leftover chicken, say from a rotisserie chicken or chicken that you've baked, you can use it in this recipe.
Deboning chicken and freezing it is a little tedious because you MUST make sure you get all the tiny bones out. I use my hands when I'm doing this because I can 'feel' as I'm removing the meat from the bones.
And, in an airtight container or freezer bag chicken can be frozen. It's going to be good up to about 4 to 6 months. Make sure it's airtight.
creamy chicken pasta recipes
Yes, there's a creaminess to this recipe. And, it comes from cream/milk and finely grated pecorino cheese. OK, ready to dive in! xoxx ally
