Quick and Easy Chicken Penne al Fresco


  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled, minced
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes of any kind
  • 3 cups uncooked penne pasta
  • 4 cups chicken broth (or 3 cups chicken broth and 1 cup white wine)
  • 1/2 tsp each: salt and ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese
  • 2 cups diced grilled chicken breasts [whatever kind of chicken breast you prefer]

Using large saucepan, mince the garlic and add it to the pan.

Add tomatoes, pasta , broth, salt and black pepper.

Put on lid cook on high until pasta is tender [20-25 minutes], stirring after 10 minutes.

Remove lid, add cheese and chicken and basil to pot; mix well.

Yield: 8 servings