Description
Creamy chicken mozzarella pasta brings Italian comfort straight to your kitchen with irresistible flavors. Melted cheese, tender chicken, and perfectly al dente noodles create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.5 pounds / 680 grams)
Pasta and Cheese:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fusilli or penne pasta
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
Seasoning and Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil pasta in well-salted water for 8-10 minutes until perfectly tender, then drain completely and reserve.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear in hot olive oil over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to cutting board and slice into diagonal strips.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium-low, add minced garlic and Italian herbs, stirring quickly for 30-45 seconds until aromatic.
- Pour heavy cream into skillet, allowing gentle simmer while continuously stirring to prevent scorching.
- Gradually incorporate mozzarella cheese, whisking until smooth and completely melted into cream sauce.
- Add pasta and sliced chicken into sauce, gently folding to ensure thorough coating and even distribution of creamy mixture.
- Transfer to serving plates immediately while hot, optionally garnishing with fresh basil leaves for enhanced flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry spots.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown crust and better flavor absorption.
- Use freshly grated mozzarella for smoother melting and richer cheese flavor compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg