Fresh Herb Penne With Chicken and Tomatoes

Found this recipe on the back of a Heartland penne pasta box. Yet to try...looks good. Prep and cooking time is a total of 30 minutes (not counting preparing the pasta) so this goes together quickly and would be great for a weeknight meal.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4

Ingredients

• 14 1⁄2 ounces penne (suggest Heartland Perfect Balance Penne)
• 4  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1  teaspoon garlic, chopped
• 14 1⁄2 ounces diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 1⁄3 cup basil, fresh, chopped
• 10  ounces chicken breasts, cooked (can use chicken breast strips - 1 package)
• 6  ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
•  salt and black pepper

Directions

1. Cook and drain pasta according to package directions.
2. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook for one minute. Add tomatoes and basil; cook 2 minutes. Add chicken; simmer for 5 minutes. Toss with pasta and Mozzarella cheese. Season to taste with salt and cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.
3. Note: if you do not have fresh basil or garlic, you may substitute 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil and 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder.