Description
Chicken Mozzarella Pasta is a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for weeknight dinners. Featuring juicy chicken breast, al dente pasta, mozzarella cheese, and a rich tomato sauce, this easy recipe comes together quickly. The combination of tender chicken and melted mozzarella cheese creates a comforting, cheesy pasta dish that's sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for meal prep or busy evenings!
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts
- Mozzarella cheese
- Pasta (penne or any preferred type)
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Tomato sauce
- Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan, season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then cook until golden.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in tomato sauce and simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Toss in cooked pasta and stir until coated.
- Add mozzarella cheese and mix until melted.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
You can use shredded or fresh mozzarella for this recipe. For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes or Parmesan cheese. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg