CHICKEN AND FRESH MOZZARELLA PASTA

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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!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 10

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:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 1/2 Cups), Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Kylie Price
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids don't usually like vegetables, but they loved this dish. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and they were very flavorful. The chicken and pasta were also very good. I will d


Danielle Isaac
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover grilled chicken and I used it to make this dish. It turned out great! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the mozzarella and pasta were cooked perfectly. The sauce was a


Afro lloyd
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, the mozzarella was gooey and melted, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be mak


Harriett Cornett EUTSLER
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The sauce was very heavy and creamy, and the chicken was a bit greasy. I think it could have used more vegetables to balance out the richness. Overall, it was an okay dish, but I wouldn't make it again.


Japheth Hayden
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was actually really good! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the mozzarella and pasta were cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again,


Saad Bablee
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This recipe is a great starting point for a delicious chicken pasta dish. I made a few changes to suit my taste, such as using a different type of pasta and adding more vegetables. The dish turned out great and I will definitely be making it again.


Susan Gates
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I made this dish exactly as the recipe said and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, the mozzarella was gooey and melted, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making


Rashid Poramanik
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. The chicken was also a bit dry. Overall, it was an okay dish, but I wouldn't make it again.


Zaryab Salim
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I was looking for a new chicken pasta recipe and this one did not disappoint! The flavors were amazing and the dish was very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Rjmanna Rjmanna
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This recipe is a keeper! It is easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. The dish is also very versatile. I have made it with different types of pasta, chicken, and vegetables. It always turns out great. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mrs. Ruzina
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I made this dish for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The chicken was tender and juicy, the mozzarella was gooey and melted, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful and creamy


Atif Altaf
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The combination of chicken, fresh mozzarella, and pasta was perfect. I loved the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, which added a nice depth of flavor. The sauce was also very flavorful and creamy. I w