Applebee's Style 3 Cheese Chicken Penne

• 2 chicken breasts
• 1/3 cup Italian salad dressing
• 3 cups penne pasta
• 15 ounces alfredo sauce
• 8 ounces Italian cheese, shredded (Mozzarella, Parmesan, Provolone)
• 4 tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 2-3 garlic cloves
• 6 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Chop Chicken and marinade in Italian dressing for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Chop tomatoes, add oil, chopped Garlic and basil to make bruschetta. Set aside.

3. 3

   Cook Penne in boiling water.

4. 4

   Grill or broil Chicken.

5. 5

   Divide pasta between two microwavable bowls.

6. 6

   Pour Alfredo sauce over the pasta in each bowl.

7. 7

   Layer on Bruschetta.

8. 8

   Add a layer of Chicken.

9. 9

   Add a layer of shredded cheese.

10. 10

    Microwave for 3 minutes, or longer if previously chilled till cheese is melted.

11. 11

    Serve with Garlic bread.

12. 12

    Can be prepared well ahead of time in individual bowls, then microwaved thoroughly.