Rich Creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta with Basil
Dive into this rich creamy chicken mozzarella pasta with basil, featuring tender chicken, al dente penne, and a luscious tomato-cream sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast cubed
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, drained
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute. Stir in diced tomatoes and heavy cream, simmering for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy. Return chicken to the skillet, then toss in the cooked pasta to coat in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot directly from the skillet.
