Chicken Penne Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 Tbl Olive Oil
• 1 tsp chopped garlic
• Salt and pepper
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 2” x 4” pieces
• Salt and pepper
• 16 oz low sodium vegetable broth
• 1 cup water
• 12 oz Golden Grain Hidden Veggie Penne
• 1 24 oz jar prepared chunky spaghetti sauce (or homemade)
• 1/3 cup half and half
• 1 cup mozzarella, shredded and divided
• 1 Tbl fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add oil to the hot pan.

Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper

Add the chicken to the pan and cook until browned and internal temperature is 165 degrees (about 7 minutes total)

Remove the chicken and keep warm. Clean the pan and return it to the stove (not necessary if you’re not making the vegetarian version).

Add the vegetable broth and water to the pan; bring to a boil.

Add the penne, turn heat to simmer, cover and cook 7-9 minutes (stirring every 2-3 minutes) or just until the pasta is al dente stage.

Add spaghetti sauce, half and half, and ½ of the cheese. Stir until incorporated.

Remove the vegetarian portion and add the chicken back to the pan.

Sprinkle with reserved cheese and fresh basil