Mediterranean Chicken & Pasta Skillet - Quick & Easy
- Reviews 1
Ready In: 32 mins
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (Cut into bite-size pieces)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cups sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (Roughly chopped)
- 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas (Drained & rinsed)
- 1 cup black olives (Sliced)
- 1⁄2 cup pesto sauce (More or less to taste)
- 2 cups ziti pasta (Cooked per label directions & drained)
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (Shredded, divided)
- red pepper flakes (To taste or Optional) (optional)
- flat-leaf Italian parsley (Garnish, roughly chopped)
Directions
- Heat oil in wide skillet.
- Add chicken and saute' over medium-high heat, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, pesto, and cooked ziti. Cook until ingredients are heated through.
- Remove from heat and gently stir in 1/2 of the Mozzarella. Sprinkle with the remaining; cover pan. Let stand for 2 or 3 minutes - Until the cheese is melted.
- If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
- Garnish with parsley just before serving.
- Serve family-style - Straight from the skillet.
- Cook's Tips: (1) Add asparagus to this "Quick Fix Meal" with great results. (2) To get the best results from your skillet, be sure to stir often and thoroughly.
Did you Make This?
Tell us how it came out or how you tweaked it, add your photos, or get help.
Show Off