Description
A creamy and comforting Italian pasta dish with tender chicken and melting mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g chicken breast, cubed
- 200g mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 350g penne pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh herbs (basil, oregano) for garnish
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta cooking water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly, and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked chicken back to the skillet, followed by the pasta. Stir in the shredded mozzarella, using reserved pasta water to reach desired sauce consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Use whole-grain pasta and add vegetables for added fiber and vitamins. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, mozzarella, Italian, creamy sauce