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Chicken Mozzarella Pasta Recipe – Cheesy, Comforting, and Quick

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A creamy and savory chicken mozzarella pasta dish with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and herbs. Comforting, quick, and bursting with Italian-inspired flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • 1 lb chicken tenderloins, sliced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup half-and-half (or 1/2 cup cream + 1/2 cup milk)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water

Instructions

1. Cook the penne pasta al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water before draining.

2. Season the sliced chicken with salt and paprika.

3. In a skillet, sauté the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove sun-dried tomatoes and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, sear the seasoned chicken over high heat for 1-2 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.

5. In the skillet, bring the half-and-half (or cream/milk combo) to a simmer. Remove from heat and whisk in the shredded mozzarella until smooth and creamy.

6. Add the basil, red pepper flakes, and pasta back to the skillet along with the sun-dried tomatoes and chicken. Toss to coat everything in the creamy tomato mozzarella sauce.

7. If needed, thin out the sauce with a few splashes of the reserved pasta cooking water until it reaches a nice, saucy consistency.

8. Season to taste with additional salt and red pepper flakes.

9. Serve this sun-dried tomato chicken mozzarella pasta immediately while it’s hot and gloriously creamy.

Notes

Use freshly shredded mozzarella for best melting quality.

Feel free to substitute penne with fusilli or farfalle pasta.

Fresh basil makes a great garnish for added color and aroma.

Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/chicken-mozzarella-pasta/