Chicken Mozzarella Pasta

Name: Chicken Mozzarella Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb chicken breast; 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste; 1/3 teaspoon sweet paprika; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup mozzarella cheese; 8 oz medium shells pasta; 1/2 cup reserved cooked pasta water

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
594 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Chicken Mozzarella Pasta

Rhea Duncan

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Chicken Mozzarella Pasta is an absolutely delicious pasta dish with tender pasta shells, in a creamy sun-dried tomato mozzarella sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 garlic cloves minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 oz sun-dried tomatoes drained and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb chicken breast sliced or cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/3 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
8 oz medium shells pasta you can also use gluten-free or whole-wheat
1/2 cup reserved cooked pasta water or chicken broth

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Instructions

Bring a large pot with water to a rolling boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of cooked pasta water for later. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
In a large skillet, over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté minced garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute.
Remove the sun-dried tomatoes from the skillet, and set aside on a plate.
Add the chicken to a plate, mix it with salt and paprika, and add it to the pan. Cook on high heat for 1-2 minutes, tossing to cook it all all sides.
Add the sun-dried tomatoes back to the skillet with the chicken.
Add the heavy cream, and Mozzarella cheese to the skillet, gently stir over medium heat, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Immediately reduce to a simmer and cook, constantly stirring, until the cheese melts and the sauce is cream, taste and adjust for salt.
Add the pasta to the skillet and stir to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water little by little and stir to combine.
Serve garnished with fresh basil.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 594kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 570mg (24%) Potassium 1763mg (50%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 738IU (15%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 488mg (49%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 594 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	594kcal	30%
Carbohydrates	66g	22%
Protein	49g	98%
Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	92mg	31%
Sodium	570mg	24%
Potassium	1763mg	38%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	19g	38%
Vitamin A	738IU	15%
Vitamin C	13mg	14%
Calcium	488mg	49%
Iron	4mg	22%