Description
Looking for the best easy balsamic chicken pasta? This fresh and healthy recipe is quick to make and full of vibrant summer flavors! Ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep, it’s a simple and colorful dish that’s as pretty as it is delicious. Great for lunch, potlucks, or light dinners anytime of the year!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook orzo until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden.
- Remove chicken and sauté garlic in the same pan until fragrant.
- Add zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes. Cook until tender.
- Return chicken to the pan, add orzo, and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Toss everything together.
- Top with crumbled cheese and fresh basil. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Marinate chicken in balsamic for extra flavor.
- Swap orzo with quinoa or couscous for variety.
- Add spinach at the end for more greens.
- Use feta for saltiness or goat cheese for creaminess.
- Great as a warm dinner or cold pasta salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg