Description
If you’re searching for a comforting and satisfying meal that can be prepared in no time, Chicken Mozzarella Pasta is your answer! This delightful dish features tender chicken pieces enveloped in a creamy tomato sauce, complemented by gooey mozzarella cheese and perfectly cooked pasta. It’s not only quick enough for busy weeknights but also special enough to impress at family gatherings. With its rich flavors and cheesy goodness, this one-pot wonder transforms simple ingredients into a heartwarming experience that brings smiles to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz), undrained
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant (30 seconds). Add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes (with juice), chicken broth, and heavy cream; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Return cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet; toss to combine with sauce.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg