Shelly's Recipe

BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN PASTA

Category: Pasta - Chicken

1 lb. chicken breast
Bottled Italian dressing (or make your own)
15 oz. jar Alfredo sauce
8 oz. Shredded Italian cheese blend
8 oz. Penne pasta
5 tomatoes, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped Fresh Basil
1/2 medium Onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt & pepper

Place chicken in a plastic bag or container with a lid, cover with Italian dressing. Put in refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes to an hour.

Make bruschetta: in a small bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, basil and onion. Add olive oil, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Set aside.

Grill or broil chicken. Slice into thin pieces.

Cook pasta as directed on package. Heat alfredo sauce in a small saucepan.

When ready to serve, layer pasta, sauce, chicken and bruschetta. Top with shredded Italian cheese.