Satisfying Chicken Mozzarella Pasta Easy Dinner Recipe

Ingredients

• 300 g fusilli or penne pasta
• 2 pieces chicken breasts, diced
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 cup basil pesto
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• to taste salt and pepper
• for garnish fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. Begin by cooking the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook until al dente, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper. Sauté until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown, approximately 6-8 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
5. Reduce the heat to low, and add the cooked pasta and basil pesto to the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated.
6. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top, cover the skillet with a lid, and let it sit on low heat for about 3-5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
7. Once the cheese is gooey and melted, remove from heat and serve immediately.