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Creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta

Creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta That Kids Will Love

This Creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta is a quick and customizable dish the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 590
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta (penne, fusilli, or rigatoni) Choose for optimal sauce adherence
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavoring the pasta
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing; can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper For seasoning
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Herbs Add warmth to the sauce
  • 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes Base for the sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For creaminess
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
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Cook for 5-7 minutes until cooked through. Set aside.
  3. Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir continuously.
  4. Pour in crushed tomatoes and simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until creamy.
  6. Return chicken to skillet and mix well to coat in sauce.
  7. Add cooked pasta to skillet, tossing to combine with sauce.
  8. Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the mix, stirring until melted and creamy.
  9. Garnish with fresh basil and red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is easily customizable for dietary restrictions, such as vegetarian or gluten-free options.

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