Chicken Mozzarella Pasta With Sun-dried Tomatoes
Indulge, in the experience of our Chicken Mozzarella Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes—a combination of tender chicken slices, sun-dried tomatoes and creamy mozzarella cheese. This mouthwatering dish offers a symphony of flavors as the succulent chicken meets the sweetness of tomatoes all embraced by a velvety sauce. With a hint of basil and a touch of red pepper flakes each bite is a blend of tastes and textures. Embarking on a journey that combines Italian influences this recipe guarantees to please your senses and warm your heart. Whether it's for a dinner or a special occasion gathering it's time to relish the enchantment of comfort and indulgence on your plate.
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 4 oz. sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. chicken breast tenderloins sliced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp paprika
- 1 cup half and half or ½ cup heavy cream + ½ cup milk
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 8 oz. penne pasta for gluten-free, use gluten-free brown rice pasta
- 1 tbsp. basil
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ cup reserved cooked pasta water or more
- ¼ tsp salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat up a skillet. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once the oil is hot add garlic. Drained sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté them for a minute until they become aromatic. Remove the tomatoes from the skillet leaving behind the oil.
- Next, take the sliced chicken. Season it, with ¼ teaspoon of salt and paprika. Place the chicken in the skillet. Cook it for one minute on each side. Once cooked set it aside.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare penne pasta according to the instructions on the package. Remember to save some pasta water before draining it.
- Now return the sun-dried tomatoes back to the skillet along, with the chicken. Pour in one cup of half-and-half cream. Add one cup of mozzarella cheese. Allow everything to gently boil before reducing the heat to let the cheese melt into a creamy sauce.
- Combine your cooked pasta with this sauce in your skillet. Add a tablespoon of basil leaves and ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes for a kick of flavor. Adjust salt as needed.
- If you prefer a thick sauce gradually stir in about ½ cup of pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Let everything simmer together for a couple of minutes so that all flavors meld together nicely. Serve your delicious Chicken Mozzarella Pasta while hot savoring each bite with delight.
Notes
To make a gluten-free version just substitute the regular penne pasta, with gluten-free brown rice pasta. Just heed the cooking instructions mentioned in the recipe to make sure that everyone can savor the tastes of this dish without worrying about gluten.