INGREDIENTS
8 oz
pasta (I used rotini; spaghetti, angel hair, ziti, etc. may be substitued)
2
tablespoons olive oil
about 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
salt and pepper, for seasoning chicken
1 14.5 ounce can
petite diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp
dried oregano
1/2 tsp
pepper, or to taste
1/2 tsp
salt, optional and to taste
about 4 ounces mozzarella cheese (shredded or thinly sliced from a block; fresh mozzarella may also be used)
1/4
to 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves (loosely packed when measuring), torn or chopped into small pieces