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Lighter Chicken Mozzarella Penne

Servings 4
Author Emily Weeks, RDN, LD

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb penne pasta
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 chicken breast, diced small
  • salt + pepper
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 pint mushrooms, washed and sliced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced
  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella, cubed
  • shaved parmesan for topping
  • fresh basil, julienned for topping

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the chicken breast until cooked through, seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside in a small bowl.

  3. Return the skillet to the heat, add the garlic and mushrooms. Saute until the mushrooms have cooked through. Use a spoon to remove excess liquid.

  4. Reduce the heat to low and add one jar of marinara sauce, chicken cubes, red pepper flakes and parsley. Let the sauce simmer for about 5 more minutes.

  5. Stir in the fresh mozzarella cubes and let cook for a few more minutes, until the cheese begins to melt.

  6. To serve, place the pasta into four bowls. Top with a sprinkle of shaved parmesan, then ladle on the sauce, and finally add a sprinkle of fresh basil strips.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from The Pioneer Woman.