Chicken Mozzarella Pasta
A creamy, cheesy delight that brings comfort to the table in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights and guaranteed to please everyone!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown and no longer pink inside (7-8 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning; sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened (3-4 minutes).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Add mozzarella cheese to the sauce and stir until melted (about 2 minutes).
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with the creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider substituting chicken with turkey or incorporating vegetables like spinach.
- A sprinkle of crushed red pepper can provide a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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