CHICKEN PENNE WITH GRILLED VEGGIES AND FETA CHEESE

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This all-in-one-dish makes a delightful summer meal - and most of the cooking is done on the grill! In a large serving dish, mix together cooked penne, diced tomatoes, olives and crumbled feta cheese. Add grilled chicken, zucchini, peppers, portobella mushrooms, and toss....Dinner's Ready!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 lb penne pasta, cooked al dente, drained
1/3 cup Crisco cooking oil, divided
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1/3 cup black olives, halved
3 zucchini, cut into 4 slices lengthwise
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into quarters
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into quarters
2 portabella mushroom caps, cut into quarters
salt
freshly ground pepper
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a resealable plastic bag, combine 3 tablespoons canola oil and balsamic vinegar. Add chicken, and marinate for 30 minutes,. heat grill.,.
  • Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat; add 1 tablespoons oil and sauté garlic about 1 minute. Add drained tomatoes and olives; cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes. Reduce heat to simmer. Keep warm.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and season with salt and pepper; discard marinade. In a bowl, toss zucchini, red and yellow peppers, and portabellas with remaining 1 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper .
  • Place chicken and veggies on hot grill. Cook 5 minutes per side or until chicken is done and veggies are tender. Slice chicken on the diagonal in 1/4-inch slices, and veggies in bite-size pieces.
  • In a large bowl, toss pasta, tomato and olive mixture, grilled chicken vegetables and feta. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley. serve,.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.1, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 561.1, Carbohydrate 61.1, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 7, Protein 26.1

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