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Ingredients
- 400 g chicken breast or thigh fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 500 g penne
- 5 very ripe tomatoes, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 4 tablespoons torn fresh basil
Method
1. Season the chicken breast fillets with cracked black pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan, add the chicken in batches and cook over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes each side, or until golden brown and tender. Set aside for 5 minutes, then cut into thin slices.
2. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water until just tender, then drain.
3. Place the diced tomatoes, garlic, basil, chicken slices and cooked pasta in a large bowl and toss well together. Season to taste with salt and cracked black pepper before serving with a green salad.
