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Creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta

Creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta That Kids Will Love

This Creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta is a perfect weeknight meal that kids will love, featuring tender chicken in a rich tomato cream sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon salt for boiling water
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
For the Cheesy Goodness
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves for garnish
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook Pasta: Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook the pasta until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the chicken with salt and pepper until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Create Sauce Base: Add crushed tomatoes and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken.
  5. Add Cream: Slowly stir in heavy cream and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until creamy.
  6. Combine Chicken: Return the chicken to the skillet and mix well, allowing it to absorb flavors.
  7. Merge Pasta: Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss until well-coated with sauce.
  8. Add Cheeses: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the pasta mixture and stir until melted.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with basil and red pepper flakes if desired, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For freezing, leave out fresh basil and cheese until reheating to maintain flavors.

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