Chicken Mozzarella Pasta: Easy Recipe for Comforting Weeknight Dinners
A delicious and easy recipe for Chicken Mozzarella Pasta perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add shredded chicken and garlic powder, stirring until chicken is heated through.
- Add marinara sauce and stir to combine.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the pan, mixing everything together.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and cover until the cheese melts.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
- This dish can be served with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Mozzarella Pasta, comfort food, weeknight dinners