Easy Recipes Dinner: Juicy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta Delight
Discover a quick and delicious recipe for Chicken Mozzarella Pasta that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet, let it rest for a few minutes, then slice.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the skillet, mixing well. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and cover until cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use whole wheat pasta.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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