Vibrant Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 8 oz whole wheat penne pasta
• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 15oz can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, cook the cubed chicken over medium-high heat until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.