Penne Pasta With Chicken, Grape Tomatoes, Zuchinni

Name: Penne Pasta With Chicken, Grape Tomatoes, Zuchinni
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 pot, 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 14 1/2 ounces penne pasta; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 cup onion, finely chopped; 3 -4 garlic cloves; 2 chicken breasts, cubed; 1 1/2 lbs zucchini, cubed 1/2-inch; 4 cups grape tomatoes, halved; pepper, to taste; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt

Submitted by PolishRuski

"Found this online somehwere, and loved it. Very light and delicious."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 12
Yields:: 1 pot
Serves:: 8

ingredients

14 ¹⁄₂ ounces penne pasta
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion, finely chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves
2 chicken breasts, cubed
1 ¹⁄₂ lbs zucchini, cubed 1/2-inch
4 cups grape tomatoes, halved
pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons dried basil
¹⁄₄ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt

directions

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.