Balsamic Chicken Pasta

(I'm not the best photographer...but you get the picture...)

Hey look - two Chicken recipes in a row. Now you have no excuses for boring chicken!

So, I love Italy. I've never been...but I love it anyway. If you keep reading my blog, you will see that I love posting Italian recipes on here.  One of the only reasons I want to go to Italy (well, there are many reasons) but one is to re-live "Eat. Pray. Love." pretend I'm Julia Roberts and eat amazing food, drink amazing wine, and have great conversations with new friends. Doesn't talking about Italy just make you want to go? The whole gelato deal isn't so bad either...

I have this recipe for Balsamic Chicken Pasta on an index card in my recipe card box from college...however, it's still a staple that I make once a month or so, whenever the craving for pasta comes along and I don't want just spaghetti and canned sauce.

My boyfriend and I made this tonight for dinner - it's delicious and easy, just for you Char! And perfect for any working girl after a long day...especially with a big glass of red wine ;)

4 4-oz chicken breasts
1/3 cup diced onions
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans of diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
dash of basil, dash of oregano, dash of thyme (we're not huge fans of rosemary but you can sprinkle some of that in too)
1/4 cup tomato paste
olive oil
pasta of your choice (we like bowtie pasta)

1) Pour a tablespoon or so of olive oil into medium sized skillet, swirl to coat
2) Saute onions and garlic for 2-3 minutes over low to medium heat
3) Add chicken to skillet, cook on medium high heat until no longer raw
4) Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar and spices
5) Mix well together - simmer over medium to low heat for 15 minutes

While simmering, boil water for pasta and cook. Spoon sauce mixture over pasta. Top with parmesan cheese!