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Ground Chicken Caprese with Farfale Pasta

his Ground Chicken Caprese with Farfalle Pasta is a fresh and flavorful weeknight dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes. Juicy ground chicken is simmered with garlic, herbs, and tomato sauce, then tossed with farfalle pasta, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella pearls. A generous drizzle of balsamic glaze ties everything together with a sweet and tangy finish. It’s hearty, satisfying, and feels like summer in a bowl—no heavy sauces or complicated steps required.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 525
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz Farfale Pasta
Chicken & Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce 8 oz.
  • 1 pint Cherry or Grape Tomatoes Halved
Caprese Toppings
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Pearls Drained
  • 2-3 tbsp Balsamic Glaze not vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Chopped fresh basil plus more for garnish

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Boil farfalle in salted water until al dente (about 10–11 minutes). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
Brown Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook until lightly browned. Add garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 more minutes.
Add Tomato Sauce & Fresh Tomatoes
  1. Stir in the canned tomato sauce and halved cherry tomatoes. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the tomatoes soften slightly and the sauce thickens.
Combine with Pasta
  1. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen. If you prefer to just top the pasta with the caprese mixture than thats okay too!
Add Mozzarella & Basil
  1. Turn off heat. Stir in mozzarella pearls and chopped basil. Let the mozzarella soften and melt
Finish & Serve
  1. Divide into bowls and drizzle generously with balsamic glaze. Garnish with extra basil.

Notes

Nutrition Info (Per Serving)

Approximate values based on 4 servings:
  • Calories: 525
  • Protein: 33g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 720mg