CHICKEN AND FRESH MOZZARELLA PASTA

Chicken and Fresh Mozzarella Pasta image

Looking for a fast Italian meal? Toss grilled chicken breasts with penne pasta, tomatoes and two cheeses, and dinner's served in 35 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 35m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 1/4 cups uncooked penne pasta (8 oz)
1 pint (2 cups) grape tomatoes, cut in half
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

Steps:

Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of the oil, the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Brush on both sides of chicken.
Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Remove chicken from grill to cutting board; cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. In large bowl, toss pasta and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Cut chicken into thin strips. Add chicken and remaining ingredients to pasta; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 1/2 Cups), Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g