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Basil Pasta with Chicken - Italian Drunken Noodles

Spicy chicken combined with tomatoes, onion, and noodles, finished with a good dose of basil
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Basil, Chicken, Italian, Noodles, Tomatoes
Servings 2 people

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into cubes)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper
  • .5 tsp salt
  • .5 tsp garlic powder
  • .5 tsp cayenne
  • .5 tsp basil

Pasta and Vegetables

  • 1 onion minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can petite diced tomatoes
  • .25 cups white italian dressing or white vinegar
  • 3 servings pasta (really, however much pasta you enjoy for 2 people)
  • salt, pepper, red pepper flakes to taste
  • .5 cups fresh basil

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a medium/large pan over medium heat
  • Combine spices in a bowl and rub onto chicken
  • Carefully add chicken and cook until done (170°F internally)
  • Remove chicken from heat into a bowl and set aside
  • Sauté onion in a splash of olive oil until it becomes translucent, add tomatoes, garlic, and white Italian dressing, and cook to desired finish; if you lose the water from the canned tomatoes, you may need to replenish the liquid in the pan with water
  • Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste
  • Prepare noodles according to package directions in a large pan or dutch oven
  • Drain noodles, retaining a bit of the water, and return pan to stove on a lower heat
  • Add the tomato mixture to the noodles and stir to prevent the noodles from sticking to the pan; add the cooked chicken into the pan as well
  • Continue stirring on occasion, allowing the noodles to begin to soak up the liquid
  • Add fresh basil (sized/sliced to your preference) and cook for a few more minutes, letting the green darken a bit
  • Serve as is or garnished with Parmesan and fresh basil