Print Options:

Caprese Chicken Penne

Yields4 ServingsTotal Time30 mins

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.

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

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.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 4 Servings

Servings 0