Grilled Chicken Caprese Pasta
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Category
Main Course
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Cusine
Italian
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How to make?
Ingredients
2 medium chicken breast halves
9 oz 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
red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pint grape tomatoes
12 oz fresh mozzarella
16 fresh Basil leaves
Directions
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. 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 sprinkled with remaining fresh basil.