Balsamic Chicken Pasta with Fresh Cheese

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 Tbs balsamic vinegar
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 Tbs pepper
• 6 tbs extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 cup small fresh mozzarella balls, halved or cubed mozzarella (3/4 inch)
• 1/2 cup crumbled soft goat cheese
• 8 oz linguine

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cook linguine according to package directions; drain.
2. Saute bell pepper in a small skillet over medium heat until limp, about 10-12 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, garlic, salt & pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in oil. Stir in 1/2 cup basil
4. Place pasta, chicken, cooked peppers, mozzarella, goat cheese and remaining basil in a large bowl. Pour dressing over top and toss to coat.

*Nikki said she thinks it would be better with 2 peppers instead of 1, so she would add a green one