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Easy Cheesy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta

A 30-minute one-skillet dinner featuring tender chicken, penne pasta, and savory tomato sauce smothered in melted mozzarella cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

The Basics
  • 1 lb penne pasta or rotini
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast boneless skinless, cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
The Sauce & Cheese
  • 24 oz marinara sauce 1 large jar
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Large Pot (for boiling water)
  • Colander
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain.
  2. Cut chicken into cubes and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden (5-7 mins).
  4. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in marinara sauce and simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in the cooked pasta until fully coated in sauce.
  7. Top generously with mozzarella cheese. Cover and melt (or broil) until bubbly.
  8. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra veggies, add spinach to the sauce before adding the pasta.