Applebee S Three Cheese Chicken Penne Recipe

Ingredients for Applebee S Three Cheese Chicken Penne

• Chicken Breasts
• ½ cup Italian dressing
• Penne Pasta
• Alfredo Sauce
• Cheese
• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Garlic Cloves
• Olive Oil

How to Make Applebee S Three Cheese Chicken Penne

1. Marinate 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts in ½ cup Italian dressing for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator).
2. While chicken marinates, chop 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes. In a small bowl, toss tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and 2 cloves minced garlic. Set aside.
3. Cook 1 lb penne pasta according to package directions. Reserve about ½ cup pasta water before draining.
4. Grill marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Alternatively, pan-fry in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat.
5. In a large bowl, combine cooked penne with ½ cup Alfredo sauce. Add a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
6. Slice grilled chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the pasta.
7. Stir in 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, and ¼ cup shredded provolone cheese.
8. If desired, transfer to an oven-safe dish and broil for 1-2 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Alternatively, microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through, until cheese is melted.
9. Serve immediately with garlic bread for a complete and satisfying meal.