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Creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta

Creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta That's Ready in a Flash

This Creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta is an irresistible fusion of flavors, ready in under 30 minutes for a perfect weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta Penne, fusilli, or rigatoni for best texture
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Substitute with vegetable oil if desired
For the Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Herbs Consider fresh herbs for extra flavor
  • 400 grams Crushed Tomatoes The base of the sauce
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Cheeses
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Feel free to use Fontina or Gouda
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Can be replaced with Pecorino Romano
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Or parsley as a substitute
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté chicken in olive oil over medium heat, seasoning with salt, pepper, and herbs for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Sauté minced garlic in the skillet until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add crushed tomatoes to the skillet, bring to a simmer, and let thicken for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is creamy.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet and let it simmer with the sauce for a couple of minutes.
  7. Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly with the sauce.
  8. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the pasta, stirring until melted.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, cook pasta al dente and use fresh herbs to enhance the flavors.

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