Chicken Mozzarella Pasta: Easy Comfort Food for Busy Nights
A quick and easy recipe for Chicken Mozzarella Pasta that is perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken. Cook until browned.
- Add cherry tomatoes, garlic, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Cook until the tomatoes soften.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet. Stir in the mozzarella cheese until melted.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for easy meals.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Mozzarella Pasta, easy dinner, comfort food