Shells with Grilled Chicken and Mozzarella

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

Bowls of Caprese-style chicken pasta -- with tomatoes, cheese, and herbs -- answer the question of what to have for dinner tonight. You need only 30 minutes, start to finish.

Ingredients

  • Coarse salt and ground pepper

  • Vegetable oil, for grates

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken cutlets

  • 8 ounces medium pasta shells

  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into ¼-inch cubes

  • ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

  • 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for pasta. Meanwhile, heat grill to medium; lightly oil grates. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from grill, and cut into thin strips, halving if long.

  2. Cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta, and return to pot. Add chicken, tomatoes, mozzarella, parsley, Parmesan, and butter. Toss to combine. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a sauce that coats shells (you may not need all the water). Serve with more Parmesan.

Cook's Notes

If you like, grill the chicken up to 2 days beforehand. Then let it cool, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate. Bring chicken to room temperature before adding to pasta.

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