Creamy Parmesan Chicken Shells with Melted Mozzarella
Indulge in Creamy Parmesan Chicken Shells with Melted Mozzarella! A flavorful dish perfect for family meals—try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz medium shell pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook shell pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve ¼ cup pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sear chicken seasoned with Cajun seasoning until golden brown and fully cooked (5-6 minutes per side). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream and cream cheese; stir until smooth. Incorporate Parmesan cheese until thickened.
- Stir in cooked pasta until coated, then add half the mozzarella cheese to melt.
- Return chicken to the skillet or serve on top of pasta; sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top and let it melt before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg