Description

Make an easy and delicious chicken, cheese and pasta dinner in one skillet with just 6 ingredients. Serve with a side salad and crusty bread.

Ingredients

• 2 T. non-creamy Italian dressing
• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 16 oz. small/medium sized rigatoni pasta
• 24 oz. Marinara pasta sauce
• 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• chopped fresh basil, for garnish, if desired

Steps

1. Wash chicken and pat dry; cut into cubes.
2. Heat chicken and Italian dressing in a large 12 inch skillet or stock pot over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until browned and just cooked through, about 5 minutes depending on thickness of chicken.
3. Add pasta and marinara; add about 12-16 oz. water to the skillet. If using a stockpot, use 2 cups water; lightly stir to combine; bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer; cover; cook 15 minutes or until pasta is to your liking.