Description
Savor the indulgence of creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta, featuring tender chicken, melty mozzarella, and fresh basil for a comforting dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare pasta: Boil salted water and cook fettuccine until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Sauté chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Cook seasoned chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- 3. Build sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine.
- 4. Add cheese: Reduce heat and mix in diced mozzarella until melted and creamy.
- 5. Combine: Return cooked pasta to the skillet with basil leaves, stirring until well coated in sauce.
- 6. Serve: Top with grated Parmesan cheese and more basil if desired.
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider incorporating spinach or bell peppers into the dish.
- Substitute mozzarella with burrata or ricotta for a different texture experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg