Creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta

Creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta | Recipe

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Category

Pasta

Servings

4

Prep Time

30 minutes

Calories

864

Author

Spice up your Creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta!

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp
    Red Tomato Pesto
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  • 1 pkg.
    (16 oz.) whole wheat penne
  • 5 oz
    julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained with 2 Tbsp. of the oil reserved
  • 1 lb
    boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
  • 1 container
    (10 oz.) cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1
    red onion, finely chopped
  • 3
    garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup
    heavy whipping cream
  • 1
    lemon, juiced
  • 4 oz
    mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
  • ½ tsp
    salt

Directions

1

Cook the pasta as directed on the package until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Set aside.

2

Heat the reserved sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the chicken; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, onions and garlic; cook for 2 minutes and stir frequently.

3

Add the whipping cream and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.

4

Add the pasta, the reserved cooking water, cherry tomatoes, salt and Red Tomato Pesto; mix well. Simmer over medium-low heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

5

Stir in the mozzarella cheese.

Note

Creamy Chicken Pasta

Pasta is always a good idea. And this creamy pasta with mozzarella and chicken makes a wonderful change from the classic tomato sauce. Our Red Tomato Pesto gives this recipe the perfect touch of spice, so you'll be in pasta heaven before you know it.

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Nutrition

Serving Size 1 serving
Calories per serving

864

Amount/serving % Daily Value
Carbs 98 grams 36%
Fat 28 grams 36%
Protein 51 grams 100%