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One Pot Chicken Mozzarella Pasta

This one pot mozzarella chicken pasta recipe takes just 30 minutes to make! The hint of creaminess in the marinara sauce really takes this easy dinner recipe to the next level!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 831 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. penne
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into cubes
  • Salt/Pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 25 oz. marinara sauce
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup cream cheese at room temperature
  • 8 oz. fresh mozzarella cut into cubes
  • 12 basil leaves chiffonade

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a high walled skillet over medium high heat.
  2. Add the chicken and let it cook, undisturbed, for 5 minutes to allow the first side to brown. Flip them to the other side and continue to cook until golden brown on both sides. Set the chicken aside.
  3. Add the chicken broth to the pan, scraping up any brown bits of chicken from the bottom. This will flavor the sauce. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. 
  4. Add the marinara sauce and stir in the cream cheese until combined. Add in the red pepper flakes and bring the sauce to a boil. 
  5. Add the penne. Cover partially and let it cook through according to package instructions. Run a spatula along the bottom of the pot a few times to prevent the pasta from settling.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Add the cooked chicken and mozzarella to the pasta dish and stir gently until the mozzarella is warm and melted. Top with the finely cut basil leaves, and serve!

Notes

  • Don't forget a side of CHEESY Homemade Garlic Bread!

Nutrition Information

Calories 831kcal (42%) Carbohydrates 97g (32%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 1744mg (73%) Potassium 1188mg (34%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1560IU (31%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 363mg (36%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 831

% Daily Value*

Calories 831kcal 42%
Carbohydrates 97g 32%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 1744mg 73%
Potassium 1188mg 25%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 1560IU 31%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 363mg 36%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.