for Connor — Les Petites Gourmettes

Ingredients

• 1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced, divided
• 2 or 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 4-ounce diced pancetta
• 1/2 large white onion, peeled and diced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• Finely grated zest of 1 lemon, divided
• 8-ounces dry vermicelli pasta
• 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 4 slices soft herb-coated goat cheese (chèvre), optional