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Chicken penne with tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella

the perfect light and easy summer pasta!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breasts
  • 1 box penne pasta
  • 4-5 roma tomatoes (diced)
  • 2 cups mozzarella (grated)
  • 1 bunch basil (big, chopped)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil (plus more)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • salt and pepper

    Directions

    1. 1

      Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

    2. 2

      Season your chicken with salt and pepper and bake for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked.

    3. 3

      While your chicken is cooking, cook your penne pasta.

    4. 4

      Once cooked, drain and set aside.

    5. 5

      Heat olive oil in large pan over low-medium heat.

    6. 6

      Once warm, add the chopped garlic and saute until fragrant.

    7. 7

      Add your cooked and chopped chicken and mix with the olive oil and garlic.

    8. 8

      Add your cooked penne (i only use about 3/4 of the pasta).

    9. 9

      Add a little more olive oil and lots of pepper, mix well.

    10. 10

      Add the basil, tomatoes, and mozzarella.

    11. 11

      Mix until all of the cheese has melted.

    12. 12

      Here you may need to add more olive oil, salt, and pepper (it’s different every time).

    13. 13

      Enjoy!