CHICKEN MOZZARELLA PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
Steps:
- Note: if using sun-dried tomatoes in oil (in a jar), make sure to drain sun-dried tomatoes from oil, before using them. Reserve 2 tablespoons of this drained oil for sauteing as described below: 1. In a large pan, on high heat, sautee garlic and sun-dried tomatoes (drained from oil) in 2 tablespoons of oil (reserved from the sun-dried tomatoes jar - see note above) for 1 minute until garlic is fragrant. Remove sun-dried tomatoes from the pan, leaving the oil, and add chicken tenders, salted and lightly covered in paprika (for color) and cook on high heat for 1 minute on each side. Remove from heat. 2. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve some cooked pasta water. Drain and rinse the pasta with cold water (to stop cooking). Slice sun-dried tomatoes into smaller bits and add them back to the skillet with chicken. Add half and half and cheese to the skillet, too, and bring to a gentle boil. Immediately reduce to simmer and cook, constantly stirring, until all cheese melts and creamy sauce forms. If the sauce is too thick - don't worry - you'll be adding some cooked pasta water soon. Add cooked pasta to the skillet with the creamy sauce, and stir to combine. Add 1 tablespoon of basil, and at least 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Stir to combine. 3. Add about 1/2 cup reserved cooked pasta water because the creamy sauce will be too thick (do not add all water at once - you might need less or more of it). This will water down the thickness of the cheese sauce and make it creamier. Immediately, season the pasta with salt and more red pepper flakes, to taste, if needed. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes for flavors to combine. Note: Make sure to salt the dish just enough to bring out of the flavors of basil and sun-dried tomatoes. Recipe Compliments of: http://juliasalbum.com/2014/10/chicken-mozzarella-pasta-with-sun-dried-tomatoes/
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Blessings Mwenela1
[email protected]Overall, I thought this dish was pretty good. I'll probably make it again sometime.
Shamim Kizito
[email protected]I would have liked more sun-dried tomatoes in the dish.
Selebaleng Molebatsi
[email protected]The pasta was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.
Moses Mayuot
[email protected]This dish was too salty for me. I think I'll try it again with less salt next time.
Rasheed Ibrahim
[email protected]I thought this dish was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste.
Khan Shan
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The mozzarella cheese was melted and gooey, and the sun-dried tomatoes added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again!
Nura M Abdullahi
[email protected]This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.
Superior Superior
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.
abdulrahman fawaz
[email protected]This dish is a keeper! It's definitely going into my regular rotation.
Amir Kashan
[email protected]Love the combination of flavors in this dish.
Bhikea Ghanshyam
[email protected]This pasta dish is so flavorful and easy to make.
ozzy enzo
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
aron chamness
[email protected]This is now my go-to pasta dish! It's so simple to make, but it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Romeo Granados
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of sun-dried tomatoes, but they were surprisingly good in this dish. The mozzarella melted perfectly and really brought the dish together.
Nikki Ruelle
[email protected]This was a quick and easy weeknight meal that my family loved! The mozzarella cheese was nice and gooey, and the sun-dried tomatoes added a delicious tang.