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Looking for a fast Italian meal? Toss grilled chicken breasts with penne pasta, tomatoes and two cheeses, and dinner's served in 35 minutes!
Prep Time: 35 Min
Total Time: 35 Min
Serving Size: 7 Servings
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
Directions
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 165F). 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.
Nutrition Information
1 Serving (1 Serving (1 1/2 Cups))Calories 420(Calories from Fat 160),Total Fat 18g(Saturated Fat 7g,Trans Fat 0g),Cholesterol 65mg;Sodium 650mg;Total Carbohydrate 34g(Dietary Fiber 2g,Sugars 2g),Protein 32g;Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 20.00%;Vitamin C 10.00%;Calcium 35.00%;Iron 15.00%;Exchanges:2 Starch;0 Fruit;0 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;1/2 Vegetable;3 1/2 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;3 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:2;*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Source: bettycrocker.com
by ANGUSCD
February 20, 2013
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by BOBLAT9
July 18, 2012
by BOOBEAT1984
June 02, 2012
by PUPPYDUPPY
March 10, 2012
could do chicken on George Foreman grill! Sounds good!
by SCHEEPY
March 10, 2012
by FAMJR
March 10, 2012
by MOMMYPIE55
March 09, 2012
Thanks! This looks and sounds great. It can probably be served cold too, during the summer.
by KAJAH
March 09, 2012
I've made something similar to this before. Really good with thin sliced blk olives, mushrooms and red onions. Delishious and can be served as a cold pasta salad also.
by SHINAR00
March 09, 2012
sounds really good; wish hubbie would do the grilling!!
by CHILPEP
March 09, 2012
Think I'd add some fresh garlic and hot pepper to spice it up a bit.
by SEAYA712
March 09, 2012
Yum...sounds delicious...add a little basil & Mmm Mmm ....TY
by CHRISUSA46
March 09, 2012
bet you could use leftover chicken or even a store-roasted chicken! thanks.
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