Chicken Mozzarella Pasta (Sun-Dried Tomatoes)
Macaroni pasta, seasoned chicken, and dried tomatoes in a creamy mozzarella sauce make this Chicken Mozzarella Pasta the perfect dinner meal.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 641kcal
INGREDIENTS
pasta
- 8 oz macaroni pasta or penne pasta
chicken
- 1 lb chicken breasts sliced into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
creamy sauce
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes( without oil) sliced into small chunks
- 1 cup half and half (½ cup milk+ ½ cup heavy cream)
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅓ cup pasta water
INSTRUCTIONS
- Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes (drained from oil) in 3 tablespoons olive oil in a big skillet for 1 minute on medium heat, or until the garlic is fragrant.
- Remove the sun-dried tomatoes from the skillet while leaving the olive oil in place.
- Season both sides of the chicken tenders with salt and pepper, and spread the paprika evenly among them.
- Cook the sliced chicken for 1 minute on each side over high heat. Take the pan off the heat.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Save some of the cooked pasta water. drain the pasta.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes into the skillet with the chicken
- To prepare creamy pasta sauce, bring half-and-half and Mozzarella cheese to a slow boil in a skillet.
- Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring regularly, until all of the cheese melts.
- Add the cooked and drained pasta into the skillet with the cream sauce. mix until well combined.
- Season with the spices( salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, dried oregano) and fresh parsley.
- Allow it to simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- If the creamy sauce is too thick, thin it out with roughly ⅓ cup of the reserved cooked pasta water in the skillet.
- Garnish with oregano or basil and red pepper flakes.
NOTES
- What exactly is half-and-half? ½ cup milk + ½ cup heavy cream can be substituted for 1 cup half-and-half.
- If you're using sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil (in a jar), make sure to drain them before using them. 2 tablespoons of the drained olive oil should be set aside.
- Fresh Mozzarella should not be used. Fresh mozzarella is typically sold in the form of a large or tiny ball in a brine or water solution. Fresh mozzarella should not be shredded. Use pre-shredded Mozzarella cheese, which is available in bags.
NUTRITION
Calories: 641kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 1626mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 810IU | Vitamin C: 13.7mg | Calcium: 258mg | Iron: 3.9mg
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