Italian Baked Chicken & Pastina

I saw this recipe on the Food Network channel. Chef Giada De Laurentiis was the one who prepared it (LOVE HER)!!!! It looked so yummy and I had all the ingredients on hand so I decided to cook it for dinner.. OMGosh it was so good, and a huge hit with my kiddos. I think my youngest son had 3 helpings of it.lol So defiantly add this one to your recipe box!!!

You Will Need...
 - 1.5 cup pastina pasta (or any small pasta)

 - 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil

 - 2 Chicken Breast (Cubed)

 - 1 Small Onion (Chopped)

 - 2 Garlic Cloves (Minced)

 - 1 Can Diced Tomatoes (With Juice)

 - 2 Cup Shredded Mozzarella 

 - Salt & Pepper to Taste 

 - 1/4 Cup Bread Crumbs

 - 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan

 - Real Butter

Boil your water for the pasta. Add it along with salt for flavoring and cook till its still got a good "bite" to it.. About 5-8 minutes!!!

Meanwhile Add your Chicken and Oil to the skillet and begin to brown on Medium High Heat.. After about 5 minutes add in your onion & garlic and continue to cook until onions start to caramelize!

 Drain Pasta and add it to a large mixing bowl. Add in Your Chicken, Onion, Garlic, Mozzarella Cheese, Tomatoes and mix well!!!

Now in a small bowl mix your Bread Crumbs & Parmesan Cheese. Take mixture and spread over Dish! Top with small pieces of Butter...

Place in 400 Degree oven and cook for about 30 minutes! Do not over cook!!!!!

**THIS DISH FED MY PARTY OF 5 AND WE COULD HAVE HAD LEFTOVERS, BUT IT WAS SO GOOD WE ATE THEM THAT NIGHT**

*Note I changed the recipe a little so check out Food Network for the recipe featured on the show*