PENNE PASTA WITH CHICKEN, GRAPE TOMATOES AND ZUCCHINI

Penne Pasta With Chicken, Grape Tomatoes and Zucchini image

Provided by PolishRuski

Time 1h

Yield 10 , 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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1 lb penne pasta
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion, finely chopped
4 -6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 lbs chicken breasts, cubed
4 cups zucchini, cubed 1/2-inch
4 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 ounces low fat mozzarella, shredded

Steps:

Heat oil over medium heat, add onion and garlic, cook until translucent.
Increast heat, add cubed chicken, stir briskly until white.
Add zucchini and halved tomatoes, salt, chili powder, and basil. Reduce to low-med heat, cover, and cook 10 minutes.
Cook pasta according to directions. Mix cooked, drained, hot pasta with 3 tablespoons of butter. Add chicken mixture to the pasta, and toss.
Servce with shredded cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 74.5, Sodium 401, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 3.6, Protein 26.6