Quick Chicken and Shells With Fresh Mozzarella Cubes

Submitted by Melanie B.

"This is a perfect dish for those week-night dinners where you want to get something quick and healthy on the table in under 30 minutes. When first made it I was pretty much cleaning out my pantry and allowing my son to pick out garden ingredients."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, fresh grated
• 2 cups chicken, shredded
• 2 cups whole wheat pasta, your favorite shape
• 1⁄2 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
• 1⁄4 cup zucchini, cut into bite sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• salt
• pepper

directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions minus 2 minutes and drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
2. In a deep saute pan, melt olive oil over medium heat. Add zucchini and tomatoes. Cook 4-5 minutes. Add chicken, pasta, pasta water, and parmesan cheese. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and add herbs and mozzarella cheese.
3. Season to your liking. Serve and enjoy!