Description
Indulge in the comfort of Easy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta, a delightful dish that combines tender sautéed chicken, creamy mozzarella, and al dente pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and packed with flavor. With its harmonious blend of ingredients, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy this dish warm, paired with a fresh salad or garlic bread for a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb total)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into chunks
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Mince garlic and measure pasta.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain.
- Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Combine: Add drained pasta to the skillet, mixing well.
- Melt mozzarella: Scatter mozzarella chunks over the pasta mixture; cover briefly until melted (1-2 minutes).
- Garnish with basil if desired and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg