Penne Chicken Caprese Recipe

Name: Penne Chicken Caprese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Penne Pasta; 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 pound Chicken Tenders, Diced; 2 cans Petite Diced Tomatoes, Undrained; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper; 1/2 cups Basil Leaves (chiffonade Cut); 8 ounces, weight Mozzarella Balls, Quartered (or Cut Into Eighths); Parmesan Cheese, Grated Or Shredded, For Garnish

Servings: persons

1 pound Penne Pasta
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 pound Chicken Tenders, Diced
2 cans Petite Diced Tomatoes, Undrained
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1/2 cups Basil Leaves (chiffonade Cut)
8 ounces, weight Mozzarella Balls, Quartered (or Cut Into Eighths)
Parmesan Cheese, Grated Or Shredded, For Garnish

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2
Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
3
Drain pasta into a large bowl and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
4
While the pasta is cooking, in a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
5
Add the garlic and saute for about 2 minutes.
6
Add the chicken pieces and saute until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
7
Add the canned tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
8
Cook the sauce mixture, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 6 minutes.
9
Transfer the tomato sauce and chicken to the bowl with the pasta.
10
Toss to combine.
11
Add the basil leaves and mozzarella.
12
Stir to combine.
13
Add the reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, until the pasta is moist.
14
Serve.
15
Garnish with shredded or grated parmesan cheese as you like.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Penne Pasta, 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 pound Chicken Tenders, Diced, and more.

Yes, Penne Chicken Caprese 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.

Penne Chicken Caprese

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