FRESH HERB PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND TOMATOES

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Found this recipe on the back of a Heartland penne pasta box. Yet to try...looks good. Prep and cooking time is a total of 30 minutes (not counting preparing the pasta) so this goes together quickly and would be great for a weeknight meal.

Provided by Epi Curious

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

14 1/2 ounces penne (suggest Heartland Perfect Balance Penne)
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes (undrained)
1/3 cup basil, fresh, chopped
10 ounces chicken breasts, cooked (can use chicken breast strips - 1 package)
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta according to package directions.
  • Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook for one minute. Add tomatoes and basil; cook 2 minutes. Add chicken; simmer for 5 minutes. Toss with pasta and Mozzarella cheese. Season to taste with salt and cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.
  • Note: if you do not have fresh basil or garlic, you may substitute 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil and 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder.

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