One Pot Chicken Mozzarella Pasta

This one pot mozzarella chicken pasta recipe takes just 30 minutes to make! The hint of creaminess in the marinara sauce really takes this easy dinner recipe to the next level!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 831kcal

Author: Stephanie

Ingredients

¾ lb. penne
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into cubes
Salt/Pepper
2 cloves garlic minced
25 oz. marinara sauce
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1/3 cup cream cheese at room temperature
8 oz. fresh mozzarella cut into cubes
12 basil leaves chiffonade

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a high walled skillet over medium high heat.
Add the chicken and let it cook, undisturbed, for 5 minutes to allow the first side to brown. Flip them to the other side and continue to cook until golden brown on both sides. Set the chicken aside.
Add the chicken broth to the pan, scraping up any brown bits of chicken from the bottom. This will flavor the sauce. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add the marinara sauce and stir in the cream cheese until combined. Add in the red pepper flakes and bring the sauce to a gentle boil.
Add the penne. Cover partially and let it cook through according to package instructions. Run a spatula along the bottom of the pot a few times to prevent the pasta from settling.
Reduce heat to low. Add the cooked chicken and mozzarella to the pasta dish and stir gently until the mozzarella is warm and melted. Top with the finely cut basil leaves, and serve!

Notes

Don't forget a side of CHEESY Homemade Garlic Bread!

Nutrition

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