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Creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta

Creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta for Cozy Family Dinners

A delightful Creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta, perfect for cozy family dinners, ready in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta (penne, fusilli, or rigatoni)
For the Chicken
  • 2 breasts Chicken Breast Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Herbs
  • 14 ounces Crushed Tomatoes Quality canned option
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Swap with half-and-half for lighter dish
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Cheeses
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
For the Finish
  • 10 leaves Fresh Basil Leaves For garnish
  • to taste Red Pepper Flakes For heat

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and herbs. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed, then add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in crushed tomatoes and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine, warming for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the pasta, stirring until melted into the sauce.
  9. Garnish with fresh basil and red pepper flakes. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of cream or pasta water to maintain consistency.

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