Description
Chicken Mozzarella Pasta is a creamy and cheesy delight that transforms any meal into a special occasion. This comforting dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich sauce, enveloping pasta in melted mozzarella goodness. Perfect for family dinners or romantic date nights, it’s easy to prepare yet impressive enough to wow your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 7-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and sprinkle with Italian seasoning; let simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with the chicken mixture; combine well, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Top with mozzarella cheese, cover for 2 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg