Chicken Mozzarella Pasta

How to make a Chicken Mozzarella Pasta.

Ingredients: Serves 4

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved
• 2 teaspoons olive oil (divided)
• 8 ounces farfalle pasta (or other bite-size pasta like ziti or penne)
• 1/2 onion , chopped
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (or tenders), cut into small pieces
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 24 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
• 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves , chopped (divided)
• ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to high broil. 
2. Line a baking sheet with foil and place the cherry tomatoes on top, in a single layer. 
3. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil on top and broil for about 3-4 minutes.
4. Remove from oven and set aside.
5. Boil the pasta, just until al dente, according to package instructions. 
6. Meanwhile in a separate large, oven-proof pan over medium heat add the remaining teaspoon of olive oil. 
7. Add onion and saute for 2 minutes.
8. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. 
9. Add chicken pieces and cook for a few minutes until golden.
10. Season with salt and pepper and add the oregano, basil, and parsley.
11. Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer for a few minutes. 
12. Add the roasted cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, half of the fresh basil, and the cooked pasta. 
13. Toss to combine.
14. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella and the parmesan cheese on top. 
15. Place in preheated oven and broil for a few minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly. 
16. Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining chopped fresh basil on top.