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Caprese Pasta

It's Fourth of July Eve! 

Today I'm sharing a yummy little dinner recipe that is able to be assembled and cooked in one pan. (Amen). It's a variation on the viral pasta recipe floating around social media. Give it a try! 

Caprese Pasta

Serves: 4-5 

Ingredients:

1 large boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces

1 carton of cherry tomatoes, washed

1/2 red onion, diced

1 large bag of tortellini, cooked and drained

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, fresh mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and balsamic glaze (measure with your heart)

Directions:

  1. The morning before cooking, place your cut up chicken breast in a Ziploc bag with some Extra Virgin Olive Oil, minced garlic, salt and pepper and Italian seasoning. Let marinate in the fridge for at least a few hours. 
  2. In a 9x13 pan, place your marinated chicken breast, minced onion and cherry tomatoes. Mix together and make sure it is all on an even layer. Top with a drizzle of olive oil, plus more garlic, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper. 
  3. Bake in a 350 degree oven until your chicken is cooked through. 
  4. Remove from heat and add in your fresh mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Using the back of your spoon, mash the tomatoes around a bit to make a sauce. Place under the broiler for a few minutes. 
  5. Mix in your cooked tortellini. 
  6. To serve, top with additional parmesan cheese and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. YUM. 

*If you have fresh basil - add some in! 
*You could also use different types of meat, depending on what you have. Italian sausage would be delicious! 

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