Cheesy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta Bliss Recipe
This creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta is a delightful blend of tender chicken, rich cheeses, and al dente penne, making it a comforting main dish. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Servings 4
Calories 600kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- for garnish fresh basil leaves torn
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta until al dente, then drain and reserve a cup of pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add chicken, season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil, and sauté until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute, then add halved cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Lower heat, pour in heavy cream, and stir to combine. Return chicken to skillet and mix well.
- Gradually add shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Add cooked penne pasta, tossing to coat in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with torn fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.