Chicken Mozzarella Pasta Recipe
This Chicken Mozzarella Pasta recipe features tender chicken, penne pasta, and a creamy mozzarella sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and basil. A delightful and easy dinner option that's perfect for any night.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins, sliced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup half-and-half (or 1/2 cup cream + 1/2 cup milk)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
- 1/4 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Season the chicken slices with 1/4 tsp salt and paprika.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the half-and-half (or cream and milk), and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, dried basil, red pepper flakes, and additional salt to taste. Toss to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Substitute heavy cream if you prefer a richer sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 710mg
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