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Chicken 'n Fresh Mozzarella Pasta

Name: Chicken 'n Fresh Mozzarella Pasta
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 7
Cuisine: Italian
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

Prep 35 min
Total 35 min
Servings 7

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

September 8, 2011

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

1

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.
2

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.
3

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.