Description
Savor the creamy goodness of Chicken Mozzarella Pasta, a comforting dish featuring tender chicken and melted mozzarella, perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., fettuccine)
- 2–3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather ingredients; chop garlic and slice mozzarella.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté seasoned chicken until golden brown (6-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic; stir for 30 seconds. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently.
- Stir in mozzarella until melted, then mix in cooked pasta.
- Finish with chopped basil before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Swap chicken with shrimp or add veggies like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for variation. For extra heat, sprinkle red pepper flakes before serving.