Penne with grilled chicken and caprese flavors of mozzarella, fresh basil, and diced tomatoes

Caprese Chicken Penne

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Caprese Chicken Penne combines the flavors of caprese salad with chicken for a quick and easy pasta meal. Use basil from your garden for added freshness.

Total Time30 mins
Yields4 Servings
Ingredients
 16 ounces Mueller's® Penne
 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
 1 teaspoon fresh chopped garlic
 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped or cut into thin strips
 10-12 ounces cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
 Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Cooking Directions
1

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well.

2

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat four tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for one minute.

3

Add tomatoes and basil and cook for two minutes.

4

Add chicken and simmer for five minutes, until chicken is heated through.

5

Add cooked pasta and mozzarella cheese to the skillet and toss to combine; serve immediately.

Ingredients

Ingredients
 16 ounces Mueller's® Penne
 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
 1 teaspoon fresh chopped garlic
 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped or cut into thin strips
 10-12 ounces cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
 Salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Directions

Cooking Directions
1

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well.

2

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat four tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for one minute.

3

Add tomatoes and basil and cook for two minutes.

4

Add chicken and simmer for five minutes, until chicken is heated through.

5

Add cooked pasta and mozzarella cheese to the skillet and toss to combine; serve immediately.

Caprese Chicken Penne

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