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Cozy Creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta

Cozy Creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta for a Comforting Dinner

Cozy Creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta is a delicious comfort meal, perfect for busy evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can swap for vegetable oil or butter
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce Consider using crushed tomatoes seasoned with garlic and herbs
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half for a lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Feel free to use fresh garlic for more flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning A mix of dried oregano, basil, and thyme works well
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Pasta and Chicken
  • 2 cups Chicken Breast Can swap for rotisserie chicken or skip for vegetarian option
  • 12 ounces Pasta Use penne or rigatoni; gluten-free options are available
For the Cheesy Toppings
  • 1.5 cups Mozzarella Cheese Use part-skim mozzarella to reduce fat
  • 0.5 cups Parmesan Cheese Dairy-free alternative: nutritional yeast
  • to taste Parsley For garnishing

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and gather all your ingredients.
  2. Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot, add the pasta and cook until just shy of al dente, about 1-2 minutes less than the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season and cook the chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove and let it rest.
  4. In the same skillet, combine marinara sauce and heavy cream. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes. Gradually add mozzarella and Parmesan until melted.
  5. Slice the chicken and toss it with the cooked pasta and creamy sauce in a large bowl.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  7. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Experiment with different cheeses and herbs for varied flavors. This dish is freezer-friendly and can be reheated for later enjoyment.

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