CHICKEN MOZZARELLA PASTA

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 16m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 pound penne or rigatoni
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, finely diced
One 25-ounce jar good-quality marinara sauce
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into medium cubes
1/4 cup Parmesan shavings, plus grated Parmesan, for serving
12 basil leaves, cut into chiffonade

Steps:

Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Allow to cook, without stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Stir the chicken around to brown it on all sides. Remove to a plate.
In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the garlic and onions and stir immediately to start cooking. Cook until the onions are deep golden, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the marinara sauce, red pepper flakes and 1/2 cup water. Stir until the onions and garlic are mixed in, then add the chicken back to the skillet. Add the parsley and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 8 minutes.
Make sure the sauce is bubbly and very hot, then gently stir in the mozzarella. Let sit, undisturbed, until you can see that the mozzarella is very soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
Drain the pasta and pour it onto a platter. Drizzle with a little olive oil. Immediately sprinkle on the Parmesan shavings. Pour on the sauce, sprinkle with grated Parmesan and the chiffonade of basil and serve immediately!

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Rubnawaz Gujjar

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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the mozzarella was melted and gooey. The pasta was cooked al dente and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.

Neamat Khan

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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, the mozzarella was melted and gooey, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and had a nice kick to it. I will definitely be making this again.

Jimmys Stylianou

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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the mozzarella was melted and gooey. The pasta was cooked al dente and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.

Arigidi Jewel

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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the mozzarella was melted and gooey. The pasta was cooked al dente and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.

This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the mozzarella was melted and gooey. The pasta was cooked al dente and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.

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