Name: One-Pan Skillet Caprese Chicken with Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American-Italian
Ingredients: 600g (1.3 lbs) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) thickness; 1 teaspoon (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt), divided; 1/2 teaspoon (1.5g) black pepper, freshly ground; 1/2 teaspoon (2g) garlic powder; 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon); 340g (12 oz) linguine or spaghetti; 500ml (2 cups) low-sodium chicken broth; 1 pint (approx. 300g) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved; 120ml (1/2 cup) prepared basil pesto, plus extra for drizzling; 250g (8 oz) fresh mozzarella pearls (bocconcini or ciliegine), drained; 1/4 cup (10g) fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped, plus extra for garnish; Optional: 1/4 cup (25g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Magic Sous

One-Pan Skillet Caprese Chicken with Pesto Pasta — Magic Sous