{"id":529,"date":"2023-07-13T21:22:11","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T21:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=529"},"modified":"2023-07-13T21:22:11","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T21:22:11","slug":"creamy-chicken-mozzarella-pasta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/13\/creamy-chicken-mozzarella-pasta\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"separator\">Creamy Chicken and Mozzarella Pasta is a delicious, easy-to-prepare dish that&#8217;s perfect for a hot dinner at home. The combination of sun-dried tomatoes, basil and red pepper flakes gives the pasta a luscious flavor, while the creamy mozzarella sauce adds a rich and satisfying element to the dish.<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">*ingredients<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">\u00b03 minced garlic cloves<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">\u00b04 ounces sun-dried tomatoes<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">\u00b02 tablespoons olive oil reserved for sun-dried tomatoes<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">\u00b01 pound chicken breast, cut into strips<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">\u00b0Half a teaspoon of salt<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">\u00b0Half a teaspoon of paprika<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">\u00b01 1\/2 cup or 1\/2 cup or 1\/2 cup heavy cream + 1\/2 cup milk<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">\u00b01 cup shredded mozzarella, not fresh mozzarella<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">\u00b0An 8-ounce gluten-free penne pasta option is available<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\">\u00b01 tbsp basil<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">\u00b0\u00bc teaspoon red pepper flakes<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">\u00b0Half a cup of cooked pasta water or more<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">\u00b0\u00bc teaspoon salt, to taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">*How to make<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\">In a large skillet, saut\u00e9 the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes (drained from the oil) in 2 tbsp of the reserved olive oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute over medium heat until tender. they are flavored with garlic.<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">Remove the sun-dried tomatoes from the pan and skim the olive oil.<br \/>\nAdd the chicken strips (seasoned with salt and paprika) and cook over high heat for 1 minute on each side. Remove from fire.<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\">Cook pasta according to package directions, reserving some of the pasta cooking water. Drain the pasta.<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">Cut the sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces and return them to the pan with the chicken.<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">To make the creamy pasta sauce, add half and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese to the skillet and bring to a gentle boil. Immediately reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until all the cheese has melted and a creamy sauce has formed.<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">Add the cooked, drained pasta to the pan with the cream sauce and stir to combine.<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">Add 1 tbsp basil and at least 1\/2 tsp red pepper flakes. stir until combined.<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">If the creamy sauce is too thick, add about 1\/2 cup pasta cooking water to the pan to thin it out. Don&#8217;t add all the pasta water at once, you may need more or less.<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">Season the chicken noodles with salt and more red pepper flakes to taste if needed. Let simmer for a few minutes for the flavors to blend.<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">Enjoy !<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creamy Chicken and Mozzarella Pasta is a delicious, easy-to-prepare dish that&#8217;s perfect for a hot dinner at home. The combination&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":530,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta - Grandma Baking Recipes","description":"Creamy Chicken and Mozzarella Pasta is a delicious, easy-to-prepare dish that's perfect for a hot dinner at home. 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