Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Chicken Mozzarella Pasta, a comforting dish that combines tender chicken with gooey mozzarella cheese in a rich tomato-cream sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends, ready in just 30 minutes. The al dente pasta is enveloped in a luscious sauce, making every bite a delightful experience. With versatile ingredients, you can easily customize this dish to suit your taste, ensuring it pleases everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. pasta (penne, fusilli, or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and cook seasoned chicken until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Add Italian seasoning and diced tomatoes; stir in chicken broth and heavy cream.
- Return chicken and pasta to the skillet; toss to coat with sauce.
- Stir in mozzarella cheese until melted; cook until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg