Pampered Chef Grilled Chicken Penne Al Fresco

By sparkhead24

Ingredients

• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 3 cups uncooked mezze penne pasta
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3/4 cup dry white wine(ex Chardonnay)
• 1 1/4 cups lightly packed fresh basil
• 2 cups diced grilled chicken (cooked)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 oz. parmesan cheese grated

Preparation

Step 1

Option- cook chicken in deep covered baker 6-7 min and chop with salad chopper.

rub oil on Deep Covered Baker. Slice garlic or crush with garlic press into baker. Add tomatoes. Cover, microwave on High 4-5 min. Stir after 2 min.

Add Pasta, broth, wine, salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on HIGH 16-18 min or until pasta is tender, stirring after 10 min. Meanwhile, coarsley chop basil. Reserve 2 tbsp for garnish. Grate cheese.

Remove baker from microwave and remove lid. Add remaining basil,cheese and chicken to baker; mix well.

Garnish with reserved 2 tbsp basil, additional Parmesan cheese and pepper.