Caprese-Style Chicken Pasta

We took the traditional Italian caprese salad and tossed it in with chicken and rotini, turning it into a tasty meal the whole family will enjoy!

Serves: 4

Preparation Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 11 min

Ingredients

• 8 ounces rotini
• 1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
• 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
• 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed (about ¾ cup) (see note)
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup Parmesan and roasted garlic dressing
• 1/2 cup torn fresh basil

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and place pasta in a large bowl.
   
   
2. Add chicken and remaining ingredients to warm pasta, and toss well. Serve immediately.
   
   

Notes

Caprese refers to a simple Italian salad containing basil, fresh mozzarella cheese, and tomato. Interestingly, it reproduces the colors of the Italian flag-green, white, and red. Fresh mozzarella is more delicately flavored, moist, and softer than regular mozzarella cheese. Look for it in the deli section of most supermarkets.