Hearty Italian Chicken Chowder

Submitted by southern chef in lo

"A really simple and easy chowder--great for a busy family."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup zesty Italian dressing
• 1⁄2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1⁄2 cup mozzarella cheese

directions

1. HEAT dressing in large saucepan on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes, stirring once.
2. ADD tomatoes, broth, zucchini, macaroni and basil. Bring to boil on high heat.
3. REDUCE heat to medium; simmer 8 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.