Goat Cheese and Rosemary Pasta

We had plans tonight to make a pizza, but when we were at the grocery store we realized the pizza dough was still in the freezer. A pizza was not happening tonight. With the pizza ingredients on hand and a few other staples added, this turned out to be a delicious pasta dish! We are always proud when we create our own meals without a recipe!

Ingredients:

• 5 small chicken tenderloins
• cooking spray
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 small tomatoes, diced
• 1 oz. goat cheese
• 1/2 tbsp. (or 1 sprig) fresh rosemary
• 2 cups pasta (we used farfalle)
• grated parmesan to sprinkle

Directions:

In a medium skillet, coat skillet with cooking spray and cook chicken on medium-high heat until cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and cut into bite size pieces. Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until onion is soft. Add tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

While onions and garlic are sautéing, boil water and cook pasta.

Once pasta is cooked, drain, and add back to the pot (not on the stove). Add the goat cheese to the pasta and mix well until the goat cheese has melted. Then mix in the onion, garlic, and tomatoes as well as the chicken and rosemary. Serve with parmesan sprinkled on top.

Yield: 3 servings