Description
Chicken Mozzarella Pasta is a creamy, cheesy delight that transforms tender chicken and pasta into a comforting dish perfect for any occasion. The combination of fresh mozzarella, garlic, and rich cream creates an irresistible sauce that envelops each bite in flavor. Ideal for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, this recipe will make mealtime truly memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sauté until golden brown and cooked through (about 6 minutes per side). Let rest and slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil water in a pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving one cup of pasta water.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic; sauté for one minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and gently heat through. Stir in mozzarella until melted.
- Toss pasta and sliced chicken into the skillet, mixing well to coat with sauce. Add reserved pasta water gradually if the sauce is too thick.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg