Mediterranean Chicken & Pasta Skillet - Quick & Easy

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (Cut into bite-size pieces)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cups sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (Roughly chopped)
• 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas (Drained & rinsed)
• 1 cup black olives (Sliced)
• 1/2 cup pesto sauce (More or less to taste)
• 2 cups ziti pasta (Cooked per label directions & drained)
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (Shredded, divided)
• red pepper flakes (To taste or Optional) (optional)
• flat-leaf Italian parsley (Garnish, roughly chopped)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in wide skillet.

2. 2

   Add chicken and saute' over medium-high heat, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, pesto, and cooked ziti. Cook until ingredients are heated through.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and gently stir in 1/2 of the Mozzarella. Sprinkle with the remaining; cover pan. Let stand for 2 or 3 minutes - Until the cheese is melted.

5. 5

   If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

6. 6

   Garnish with parsley just before serving.

7. 7

   Serve family-style - Straight from the skillet.

8. 8

   Cook's Tips: (1) Add asparagus to this "Quick Fix Meal" with great results. (2) To get the best results from your skillet, be sure to stir often and thoroughly.