I had a rotisserie chicken in the refrigerator that I purchased grocery shopping a day or two earlier. I knew it would be good to have on hand for picking at or making a quick dinner.
Looking for some inspiration, I thought I’d bring out the Foodie Dice and see what creativity I could stimulate for dinner.
I have to admit I cheated and made the chicken dice happen. But when I rolled, tomatoes, garlic, basil, and pasta….
Caprese came to mind and came to dinner plate.
I didn’t have any fresh mozzarella on hand, but I did have some yummy goat cheese that makes a glorious quick and easy creamy pasta sauce.
And the rotisserie chicken became the star of the evening.
This was so quick and easy, but SO SO SO SO SO to die for delicious. I have to admit I sort of moaned (and bragged!) while eating it….
Though quick and easy, I must say this dish could be served for company – and I just may do that.
If you don’t have a rotisserie chicken on hand or available, you could simply roast a chicken or saute some chicken breasts and/or thighs to use.
Thanks to the roll of the Foodie Dice for this yummy dinner.
Chicken Caprese Penne Pasta
Ingredients:
- 1 rotisserie chicken, skinned and chopped
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 5-6 campari tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz. goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Cook penne pasta in salted water for 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of water.
- Saute garlic in olive oil, then stir in chicken.
- To drained pasta, add crumbled goat cheese and reserved cup of pasta water. Stir to incorporate and melt cheese.
- Add chicken and garlic, fresh tomatoes, and basil. Toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.
Enjoy!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
the creative life in between 
Yum! I love caprese salad, so this should make a great addition to our easy-to-fix summer menus! Thanks.
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Winner winner chicken dinner!,,,,
😀😀😀
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Food is art! 💛 Happy Friday Eve, Jodi! Oh I hope you write that cookbook one day. 😱😉💃⭐️
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I agree – Food is art to me also! Glad you see that also. 🙂 This was so so so good – I did seriously moan while eating it – LOL! I don’t imagine you can have it – sorry! But you are all the healthier for it! 🙂
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the Foodie Dice is hilarious! I bet the goat cheese sauce what pretty crazy good!
Jenna
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they are so much fun! Love them – make a fun gift for foodie friends. They have them for cocktails too! 🙂
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Yummmm, that looks SO delicious! Those dice look like they would be a lot of fun to use for meal planning!
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Oh PJ! This was seriously one of my faves! So yummy!
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I’ll have to remember that! (I don’t cook much. lol)
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What’s not ot love…and oh so easy! Your Chicken Caprese Past looks and sounds delicious!
Buon Appetito!
Char
❤
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You got that right Char! What’s not to love! LOL! So yummy! and easy too!
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You had me at the tomato and basil photos. Could they be more luscious?
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So right Marguerite – fresh ripe juicy campari tomatoes and that amazing scent of licorishy smelling basil – OOOOOOH!!
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This looks incredible!! I love caprese sandwiches- I never thought to turn it into a pasta dish! Thanks for sharing!
Kim | http://peeedwellness.com
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Thanks Kim – oh how I love a yummy caprese sandwich too! You will LOVE this! Thanks for visiting!
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Oh, does this ever look DELISH! Your photos are AMAZING! You make your ingredients so fresh and appealing. 😊 I love buying the Rotisserie chickens at Costco (which are gluten free BTW). I use some for a meal and then freeze the rest. I’m sure I will be enjoying your recipe! Thanks Jodi! ❤️
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All my faves…especially basil and goat cheese! LOVE! TFS, Jodi!
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Me too Cindy 🙂
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Looks delicious Jodi. :O)
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