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Close-up of Chicken Mozzarella Pasta with penne, grilled chicken, melted mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes.

Chicken Mozzarella Pasta

A simple and delicious pasta dish featuring chicken and mozzarella cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Pasta such as penne or rotini
For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 jar Marinara sauce 24 oz
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil chopped, optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. While pasta is cooking, season chicken pieces with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Pour marinara sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce and chicken. Stir to combine.
  6. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the pasta mixture. Cover the skillet and let it sit for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  7. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers to this dish. For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.