One Skillet Chicken Mozzarella Pasta

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 1 pound Rigatoni pasta, uncooked
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
• 1 cup frozen, diced onion
• 1 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves)
• 1 jar (25 oz) Marinara sauce
• 2 cans chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (omit if you are VERY sensitive to spice)
• 1 Tbsp dried parsley flakes
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella, cut in to cubes
• 8 fresh basil leaves, chop

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet saute garlic and onion in olive oil for 2 minutes on medium heat.

2. Add in uncooked pasta, chicken, marinara sauce, broth, water, crushed red pepper, and parsley. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, cover pan and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes.

3. Add in cubes on mozzarella and cover with lid for 5 more minutes to let the cheese get soft.

4. Remove from heat and garnish with basil leaves and serve.