Penne with Chicken, Cilantro and Tomato

I love cilantro. I first had this recipe a couple of years ago at our friends house and instantly loved it. The flavors taste very restaurant style and with just a few ingredients you can have a one pot meal. I'm not very good with Italian dishes, so this recipe was a hit! It's really good when tomatoes are in season, and I think that that time is just around the corner. If you don't like cilantro, substitute basil, it will taste just as good.

Penne with Chicken, Cilantro and Tomato

6-8 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 bunch of cilantro, chopped
1/4 c. olive oil
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 oz. jack cheese, grated (not pre-grated)
2 grilled chicken breast, sliced thinly
1 box penne or bowtie pasta

In a saucepan , combine tomatoes, cilantro, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and garlic. Cook pasta according to directions, make sure to salt the water liberally to give the pasta flavor. While the pasta is cooking, warm the tomato mixture up until warm/hot. When pasta is finished cooking, drain, place tomatos mixture into a large bowl, and place drained pasta on top. Sprinkle with grated cheese, allowing the cheese to melt, add chicken, and toss all together. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.