Description
Best Chicken Mozzarella Pasta is a comforting, cheesy delight that brings family together around the dinner table. This dish features tender chicken and al dente pasta simmered in a creamy mozzarella sauce, creating an unforgettable flavor experience. The aroma of garlic and fresh herbs fills the air, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Gather your loved ones and enjoy this culinary treasure that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until golden brown (7-10 minutes).
- Boil a large pot of salted water; cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In the skillet with leftover juices, add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and scrape up browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in cooked pasta and mozzarella cheese into the skillet with sauce; toss until well combined. Add reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve portions on plates and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg