Tomato Pasta with Chicken and Mozzarella: Easy Weeknight Delight
A delicious and simple recipe for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning, cooking for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and cooked pasta, mixing well.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and let it melt.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic and onions.
- This dish can be made with any leftover chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Tomato Pasta, Chicken, Mozzarella, Easy Dinner, Weeknight Meal