Balsamic Chicken and Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 cloves garlic, minced
2 oz fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tbsp salt
1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 lb penne pasta
2 pints grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Mince garlic cloves in food processor or blender. Add 1/3 of the basil leaves to the processor, and chop until fine. Pour in 1/2 cup of olive oil, and continue to process until mixture turns light yellow with flecks of basil. Add the balsamic vinegar; process just until combined.
Place the chicken breasts in a large zip-top storage bag along with 1 tablespoon salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, and the contents of the food processor. Squeeze air out of bag and seal. Allow chicken to marinate for 2 hours, or up to overnight, turning occasionally.
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Brown chicken in a large skillet over large heat, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a large baking dish, and place in the oven until cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove chicken from oven, slice into 1/4 inch strips, and return to baking dish to absorb cooking juices. Keep warm.
While chicken is baking, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Boil the pasta until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well. Stir the chicken and the juices from the baking dish into the hot pasta.
Thinly slice the remaining basil leaves, and place in a large serving bowl along with the tomatoes. Stir in 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Top basil and tomatoes with the hot pasta, sauce, and chicken; toss to combine.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	651 Kcal (2726 kJ)
Calories from fat	343.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.21g	59%
Cholesterol	139.24mg	46%
Sodium	1933.1mg	81%
Potassium	742.99mg	16%
Total Carbs	25.16g	8%
Sugars	12.62g	50%
Dietary Fiber	3.39g	14%
Protein	50.65g	101%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	4%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	40.8mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	119.74 Kcal (501 kJ)
Calories from fat	63.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.03g	59%
Cholesterol	25.61mg	46%
Sodium	355.55mg	81%
Potassium	136.66mg	16%
Total Carbs	4.63g	8%
Sugars	2.32g	50%
Dietary Fiber	0.62g	14%
Protein	9.32g	101%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	4%
Iron	0.1mg	4%
Calcium	7.5mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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