Tuscan Chicken with Spinach-Parmesan Fettuccine

prep time:: 5 minutes
total time:: 20 Minutes

Makes 4 servings

It would take you longer to go through a drive through than it would to make this healthy, garden fresh, rustic chicken and creamy pasta dinner. Kids love it too.

ingredients

Chicken:
4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves.*
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pint grape tomatoes
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon water
Spinach-Parmesan Fettuccine:
1 (9 ounce) package fresh spinach fettuccine
1/3 cup (1.3 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter

directions

1
Bring water to a boil for Pasta.
2
Place chicken breast halves between two sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/2 inch thickness.
3
Sprinkle chicken with salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper.
4
Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken.
5
Cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden.
6
Add tomatoes; cook 4 minutes or until tomato skins pop.
7
Stir in balsamic vinegar and water.
8
Cook 4 minutes or until chicken is done and liquid almost evaporates.
9
Fettuccine:
10
Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain.
11
Combine cooked pasta, cheese, and butter; toss well.