Chicken Mozzarella Pasta Recipe
Chicken Mozzarella Pasta Recipe is my comfort on busy nights. It tastes creamy, cheesy, and has tender chicken in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts diced
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes optional
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan optional
Instructions
- Boil water and cook pasta until al dente.
- Drain pasta and set aside in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and season with salt, pepper.
- Cook chicken until golden and fully cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
- Add garlic and tomatoes to the same pan.
- Sauté until fragrant and tomatoes begin to soften.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth slowly.
- Let sauce simmer and reduce for five minutes.
- Add mozzarella cheese and stir until it melts.
- Return chicken to the sauce and combine well.
- Add cooked pasta and toss everything until coated.
- Season with chili flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with fresh basil and extra mozzarella cheese.
Notes
- Use fresh mozzarella for a creamier melt.
- Reserve some pasta water for thinning sauce if needed.
- Add spinach for extra nutrients in the dish.
- Use penne or rigatoni to hold more sauce.
- Stir gently to avoid breaking the pasta pieces.