Chicken Mozzarella Pasta Recipe

This creamy chicken mozzarella pasta recipe is a quick 30-minute weeknight meal made with tender chicken, rich tomato cream sauce, penne, and melty mozzarella. It’s simple, satisfying, and full of homemade Italian flavor.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian-American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Resting Time: 5

Total Time: 35

Servings: Servings

Calories: 620kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

1 Large skillet For searing chicken and sauce
1 Large pot For boiling pasta
1 Cheese grater For fresh parmesan
1 Fine-mesh strainer For draining pasta
1 Measuring cups For cream and cheese portions
1 Wooden spoon For stirring gently
1 Sharp Chef’s Knife For chopping chicken

Ingredients

1 lb Boneless chicken breast Cut into bite-sized pieces
12 oz Penne pasta Or fettuccine
2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese Room temperature
1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
1 cup Heavy cream
½ cup Parmesan cheese Grated
4 Garlic cloves Minced
¼ cup Fresh basil leaves Chopped
3 tablespoon Olive oil For sautéing
2 teaspoon Italian seasoning Divided
Salt and pepper To taste
½ cup Sun-dried tomatoes Optional
¼ cup White wine Optional
Red pepper flakes Optional, for heat
Fresh spinach leaves Optional, add at the end

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook 6–7 mins until golden. Remove and set aside.
In same skillet, sauté minced garlic 30 seconds. Pour in heavy cream and cherry tomatoes. Simmer 3–4 mins, seasoning with more Italian herbs.
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup water, drain, and add pasta to sauce. Stir to combine.
Return chicken to skillet. Toss gently. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
Remove from heat. Stir in mozzarella, parmesan, and basil until melted and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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