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Penne Pasta with Chicken, Grape tomatoes and Zuchinni recipe is a Italian Dinner meal that takes 20 minutes to make. If you enjoy Italian for Dinner, you will like Penne Pasta with Chicken, Grape tomatoes and Zuchinni!

Penne Pasta with Chicken, Grape tomatoes and Zuchinni

Penne Pasta with Chicken, Grape tomatoes and Zuchinni Recipe
Penne Pasta with Chicken, Grape tomatoes and Zuchinni

We had a bumper crop of grape tomatoes this year so I was searching for some recipes to use them up. Found the base of this recipe on COOKS.com & tweaked it to our tastes.The result is a light, healthy summer dinner.Enjoy!

Penne Pasta with Chicken, Grape tomatoes and Zuchinni
Penne Pasta with Chicken, Grape tomatoes and Zuchinni

What Course Is Penne Pasta with Chicken, Grape tomatoes and Zuchinni?

Penne Pasta with Chicken, Grape tomatoes and Zuchinni is for Dinner.


How Long Does Penne Pasta with Chicken, Grape tomatoes and Zuchinni Recipe Take To Prepare?

Penne Pasta with Chicken, Grape tomatoes and Zuchinni takes 20 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Penne Pasta with Chicken, Grape tomatoes and Zuchinni Recipe Take To Cook?

Penne Pasta with Chicken, Grape tomatoes and Zuchinni takes 20 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Penne Pasta with Chicken, Grape tomatoes and Zuchinni Recipe Make?

Penne Pasta with Chicken, Grape tomatoes and Zuchinni makes 5 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Penne Pasta with Chicken, Grape tomatoes and Zuchinni Recipe?

The ingredients for Penne Pasta with Chicken, Grape tomatoes and Zuchinni are:

7.25oz. Penne Pasta (1/2 pkg Barrilla Plus Penne in nutritionals)
3 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp. Smart Balance Light
1/2 c. onion, finely chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 chicken breasts, cubed
3/4 lb. zucchini, cubed 1/2" = 2cups
2 c. grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
pepper to taste
1 tsp. dried Basil
1/8 tsp chili powder (or to taste)
1/2 tsp salt

NOT IN NUTRITIONALS
2 oz Low Fat Shredded Cheese of choice
or grated parmesan cheese.


How Do I Make Penne Pasta with Chicken, Grape tomatoes and Zuchinni?

Here is how you make Penne Pasta with Chicken, Grape tomatoes and Zuchinni:

Heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook until translucent. Increase heat. Add cubed chicken. Stir briskly until white. Add zucchini and halved tomatoes, salt, chili powder, and basil. Reduce to low-med heat, cover, and cook 10 minutes.Cook pasta according to directions.Mix cooked, drained, hot pasta with 2 tablespoons softened butter. Add chicken mixture (I like to smash/break up the tomatoes before mixing with pasta) and toss.OPTIONAL Serve with shredded cheese or grated parmesan cheese.Number of Servings: 5Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JOANN562.


What's The Nutritional Info For Penne Pasta with Chicken, Grape tomatoes and Zuchinni?

The nutritional information for Penne Pasta with Chicken, Grape tomatoes and Zuchinni is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 5
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 358.2
  • Total Fat: 10.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 54.8 mg
  • Sodium: 355.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 35.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.0 g
  • Protein: 30.4 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Penne Pasta with Chicken, Grape tomatoes and Zuchinni?

Penne Pasta with Chicken, Grape tomatoes and Zuchinni is Italian cuisine.


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