GRILLED CHICKEN PARMESAN PASTA SALAD

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Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings, about 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/3 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided
6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1-1/2 lb.)
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
1/2 cup CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
4 cups cooked penne pasta
4 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided
1/2 cup garlic croutons, crushed
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, torn into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

Heat grill to medium heat.
Mix Italian seasoning with 2 Tbsp. dressing until blended. Brush onto chicken; let stand 10 min.
Grill chicken 8 min.; turn. Top evenly with 1/2 cup mozzarella. Grill additional 5 to 8 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Cool, then refrigerate until ready to use as directed.
Meanwhile, mix pasta sauce and remaining dressing until blended. Toss pasta with tomatoes, 1/4 cup Parmesan and remaining mozzarella in large bowl. Add pasta sauce mixture; mix lightly. Refrigerate 1 hour.
Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces; place over salad along with the crushed croutons, basil and remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g