Grilled Chicken Caprese Pasta Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken Caprese Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium chicken breast halves grilled and diced into strips; 9 ounces Rigatoni or Penne Pasta; 2 cups Fire roasted tomato pasta sauce; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup finely grated romano cheese; 1 clove garlic finely minced; red pepper flakes, to taste optional, for added taste; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 pint grape tomatoes diced into halves; 12 ounces fresh mozzarella grated; 16 fresh basil leaves chopped chiffonade style

Servings: persons

2 medium chicken breast halves grilled and diced into strips
9 ounces Rigatoni or Penne Pasta
2 cups Fire roasted tomato pasta sauce
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup finely grated romano cheese
1 clove garlic finely minced
red pepper flakes, to taste optional, for added taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pint grape tomatoes diced into halves
12 ounces fresh mozzarella grated
16 fresh basil leaves chopped chiffonade style

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook pasta to al dente according to directions listed on package. While pasta is boiling, in a separate medium saucepan over medium low heat, heat tomato pasta sauce, heavy cream, Romano cheese, garlic, optional red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until cheese melts.
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Drain cooked pasta well, return pasta to pot. Add in grilled diced chicken, grape tomatoes, half of the mozzarella and half of the basil ribbons, then pour warm sauce over mixture. Toss to evenly coat. Pour mixture into a greased casserole or baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and cook pasta uncovered for about 20 - 25 minutes until cheese is golden. Serve warm.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium chicken breast halves grilled and diced into strips, 9 ounces Rigatoni or Penne Pasta, 2 cups Fire roasted tomato pasta sauce, 1/2 cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken Caprese Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Chicken Caprese Pasta

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