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Cheesy Chicken Tomato and Basil Penne Delight

A sumptuous blend of chicken, juicy cherry tomatoes, heart-warming cheeses, and fragrant basil over your favorite penne pasta. This dish is not only easy to make but also healthier as we say goodbye to breaded chicken and jarred pasta sauce. Add some white wine for a hint of sophistication, and grat...
5
30 min
TOTAL TIME
606
CALORIES
$4.08
PER SERVING
Cheesy Chicken Tomato and Basil Penne Delight
Directions
9 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente, according to package directions. Drain, set aside.
2
Season the bite-size chicken pieces with kosher salt and black pepper.
3
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
4
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
5
In the same skillet, add the halved cherry tomatoes, wine, half of the sliced fresh basil and grated carrot. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
6
Reduce the heat to low and let the tomatoes simmer until they begin to break down, about 5 minutes.
7
Turn off the heat then stir in the mozzarella cheese balls and half of the grated Parmesan until well distributed through the tomatoes.
8
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, stir to combine with the tomato and cheese mixture.
9
Divide the pasta among four dishes, top with the cooked chicken, sprinkle with the remaining sliced fresh basil and grated Parmesan before serving.
Health Info
Macros
54g
CARBS
25g
FAT
37g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT