Tagliatelle with grilled chicken & tomatoes

Dairy Free
Health score
35%
Tagliatelle with grilled chicken & tomatoes
25 min.
4
487kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious and wholesome meal that comes together in just 25 minutes, look no further than this delightful Tagliatelle with Grilled Chicken and Tomatoes. This recipe is not only dairy-free but also brimming with vibrant flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect as a main dish for lunch or an elegant side dish for dinner, it's designed to satisfy both your hunger and your appreciation for good food.

The star of this dish is the perfectly grilled chicken, marinated with zesty lemon and aromatic tarragon, giving you a light yet incredibly flavorful bite. As the chicken grills to golden perfection, you'll also prepare juicy tomatoes that caramelize beautifully under the heat, adding a sweet and tangy contrast to the succulent chicken. Tossing these components with al dente tagliatelle and a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water creates a luscious harmony that brings the dish to life.

With a caloric breakdown that’s balanced—providing protein for energy, healthy fats, and just the right amount of carbohydrates—this meal not only satisfies your taste buds but also nourishes your body. So, whether you’re hosting a casual lunch gathering or simply treating yourself to a home-cooked meal, this Tagliatelle with Grilled Chicken and Tomatoes is the perfect recipe to whip up for a delightful dining experience.

Ingredients

  • 500 chicken breasts skinless
  •  lemon zest 
  • tbsp tarragon dried chopped
  • tsp olive oil 
  • small tomatoes halved
  • 300 tagliatelle 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • grill

Directions

  1. Heat the grill to high. Coat the chicken with the lemon zest and juice, tarragon, salt and pepper. Put in a large, shallow ovenproof dish or roasting tin in one layer.
  2. Brush lightly with a little oil, then grill for 6 mins. Turn the chicken over and add the tomatoes to the dish, cut-side up, brushing them lightly with oil. Grill for a further 6-8 mins until the chicken is cooked and lightly browned and the tomatoes are tender.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling water according to pack instructions.
  4. Drain well, reserving 150ml of the cooking water, then return to the pan.
  5. Remove the chicken from the dish and cut into chunks.
  6. Add to the pasta with the tomatoes, cooking water and pan juices. Toss everything together well and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories487kcal
Protein32.2%
Fat17.2%
Carbs50.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38
Glycemic Load
24.65
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
28.43217399846%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
1.24mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.24mg
Quercetin
1.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:487.39kcal
24.37%
Fat:9.27g
14.27%
Saturated Fat:1.98g
12.36%
Carbohydrates:61.37g
20.46%
Net Carbohydrates:56.47g
20.53%
Sugar:6.26g
6.95%
Cholesterol:143mg
47.67%
Sodium:170.73mg
7.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:39.05g
78.11%
Selenium:99.16µg
141.66%
Vitamin B3:15.81mg
79.03%
Vitamin B6:1.28mg
63.77%
Phosphorus:490.87mg
49.09%
Manganese:0.96mg
48.15%
Vitamin C:28.97mg
35.11%
Vitamin A:1651.21IU
33.02%
Potassium:1115.5mg
31.87%
Vitamin B5:2.63mg
26.32%
Magnesium:100.41mg
25.1%
Fiber:4.91g
19.63%
Copper:0.37mg
18.67%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.58%
Zinc:2.53mg
16.83%
Vitamin K:16.36µg
15.58%
Iron:2.79mg
15.51%
Folate:57.53µg
14.38%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.37%
Vitamin E:1.83mg
12.17%
Vitamin B12:0.47µg
7.79%
Calcium:66.4mg
6.64%
Vitamin D:0.35µg
2.33%