Chicken and Fresh Mozzarella Pasta


Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2¼ cups uncooked penne pasta (8 oz)
  • 1 pint (2 cups) grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
  • ½ cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

Directions

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of the oil, the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Brush on both sides of chicken.
  • Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Remove chicken from grill to cutting board; cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. In large bowl, toss pasta and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Cut chicken into thin strips. Add chicken and remaining ingredients to pasta; toss to combine.