Penne Pasta With Chicken, Grape Tomatoes and Zucchini

Submitted by PolishRuski

"Easy and light pasta dish. Take out the chicken for a delicious vegetarian meal"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 lb penne pasta
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 4 -6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 lbs chicken breasts, cubed
• 4 cups zucchini, cubed 1/2-inch
• 4 cups grape tomatoes, halved
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 ounces low fat mozzarella, shredded

directions

1. Heat oil over medium heat, add onion and garlic, cook until translucent.
2. Increast heat, add cubed chicken, stir briskly until white.
3. Add zucchini and halved tomatoes, salt, chili powder, and basil. Reduce to low-med heat, cover, and cook 10 minutes.
4. Cook pasta according to directions. Mix cooked, drained, hot pasta with 3 tablespoons of butter. Add chicken mixture to the pasta, and toss.
5. Servce with shredded cheese on top.