italian baked chicken and pastina

This is a Giada Laurentiis recipe. I love a good pasta dish. This one is easy and simple, yet different.

ingredients:

1 cup small pasta (any kind you choose. i usually use small bowties.)

2 tbsp olive oil

1/2 cup cubed chicken breast

1/2 cup diced onion

1 cloved minced garlic

1 can diced tomatoes with juice

1 cup shredded mozzarella

1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/4 cup bread crumbs

1/4 cup grated parmesan

1 tbsp butter

directions:

1. preheat oven to 400.

2. cook chicken in olive oil. add onions and garlic and cook until onions are soft and chicken is done.

3. put chicken mixture into a bowl with the cooked pasta.

4. add tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, parsley, salt & pepper. stir.

5. pour mixture into greased 8x8 dish.

6. in a small bowl, mix bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. sprinkle over pasta. dot with small bits of butter.

7. cook until top is golden, about 30 minutes.