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Chicken Mozzarella Pasta
Chicken Mozzarella Pasta is an absolutely delicious pasta dish with tender pasta shells, in a creamy sun-dried tomato mozzarella sauce.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 594 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.