Spaghetti w/ Chicken & Grape Tomatoes

While on Pinterest I ran across this fabulous blog, skinnytaste.com.  This is quickly become one of my "go-to" websites for healthy recipes.  The recipe below was adapted from one of the recipes from that blog.  It is healthy, light and flavorful - perfect for an easy summer time dinner.  Serve it with a side salad and you're ready to go!  And - if you want to add a pop of color to your dish, simply sprinkle some freshly chopped basil on top before serving.

Ingredients:

• 3 skinless chicken breast halves, diced into 1 inch cubes
• 1 tsp of dried basil
• 1/2 tsp of dried oregano
• salt and fresh cracked pepper
• 10 oz of whole wheat spaghetti 
• 3 cups grape tomatoes, halved
• 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 6 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• grated Parmesan to taste

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook noodles as directed on the box.   
2. Season chicken generously with salt, pepper, oregano and basil. 
3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet on med - high heat.
4. Add chicken and cook about 4 minutes, until no longer pink. 
5. Remove chicken and set aside.
6. Using the same skillet that you cooked the chicken in, add 4 tablespoons of olive oil and chopped garlic.   Saute the garlic on med-high heat until golden brown.
7. Add tomatoes with a bit of salt and pepper.
8. Reduce heat to med - low and saute for about 5 minutes.
9. Add drained pasta into the skillet with the tomatoes and toss well.
10. Add chicken to skillet.
11. Let simmer for a few minutes to let flavors meld together before serving.
12. Top with a bit of grated Parmesan before serving.

Enjoy!!!

Until next time...

XOXO

Suzanne