Penne Pasta with Chicken, Tomatoes & Zucchini

Ingredients

7.25oz. Penne Pasta (1/2 pkg Barrilla Plus Penne in nutritionals)
3 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp. Smart Balance Light
1/2 c. onion, finely chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 chicken breasts, cubed
3/4 lb. zucchini, cubed 1/2" = 2cups
2 c. grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
pepper to taste
1 tsp. dried Basil
1/8 tsp chili powder (or to taste)
1/2 tsp salt

NOT IN NUTRITIONALS
2 oz Low Fat Shredded Cheese of choice
or grated parmesan cheese.


Directions

Heat oil over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic.
Cook until translucent.
Increase heat. Add cubed chicken. Stir briskly until white.
Add zucchini and halved tomatoes, salt, chili powder, and basil.
Reduce to low-med heat, cover, and cook 10 minutes.

Cook pasta according to directions.
Mix cooked, drained, hot pasta with 2 tablespoons softened butter.
Add chicken mixture (I like to smash/break up the tomatoes before mixing with pasta) and toss.

OPTIONAL
Serve with shredded cheese or grated parmesan cheese.