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Ingredients
- 7 1/8 cups cook Penne
- 2 2/3 cups cook and dice Chicken, Boneless Breasts
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1/2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chop Basil, Fresh
- 1 cup halve Grape Tomatoes
- 3/4 cups Mozzarella Cheese, 2%, Shredded
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Nutritional Information
- 1 serving = about 1.5 cups
- 373 Calories
- 8g Total Fat
- 3g Sat Fat
- 0g Trans Fat
- 64mg Cholesterol
- 141mg Sodium
- 47g Total Carb
- 2g Fiber
- 2g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
- 28g Protein
- 8 WW Freestyle
Make It Now Cooking Directions
These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and basil.
- Transfer to a glass baking dish, top with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake, covered, 350F for 15 minutes until heated through.
Freeze For Later Cooking Directions
These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).
Why would I want to freeze this?
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and basil.
- Transfer to a glass baking dish, top with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake, covered, 350F for 15 minutes until heated through.
- Let cool.
- Divide between indicated number of freezer bags, label and freeze.
Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions
These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.
- Thaw: In fridge
- Reheat in microwave until warmed through.