Fresh Herb Penne With Chicken & Tomatoes

This one's quick, easy, healthy, and won't blow your budget or your diet, but can pass for gourmet...so, yep, you guessed it...qualifies to be another recipe to help you Walk in Victory in your kitchen!

Prep Time: 15 min.  Cook Time: 15 min.  Serves: 4 (if need more servings, double the recipe)

16 oz. (1 pkg.) Penne Rigate
4 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tsp. fresh chopped garlic*
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
1/3 Cup fresh basil leaves, chopped or cut into thin strips*
1 pkg. (10-12) ounces cooked chicken breast strips (can use pre-packaged, Rotisserie, or throw a boneless skinless breast under the broiler until cooked through)
1 & 1/2 Cups (6 ounces) shredded Mozzarella cheese
Salt and Cracked Black Pepper to taste

Cook and drain Penne Rigate according to package directions. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and basil; cook 2 minutes. Add chicken; simmer for 5 minutes. Toss with pasta and mozzarella cheese. Season to taste with salt and cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.

*May substitute dry equivalents: 1/8 tsp. garlic powder; 1&1/2 tsp dry basil

That's what's for dinner tonight!!