COWGIRL LIFE Ree Drummond's Chicken Mozzarella Pasta Will Set Your Taste Buds On Fire By CG Social Team | February 21, 2018 Share Can we all just take a minute to appreciate Ree Drummond’s ability to turn even a basic dish into a delicacy? Dig in! Photo courtesy of Food Network. Ingredients 1 pound penne or rigatoni 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, finely diced One 25-ounce jar good-quality marinara sauce 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into medium cubes 1/4 cup Parmesan shavings, plus grated Parmesan, for serving 12 basil leaves, cut into chiffonade Directions Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Allow to cook, without stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Stir the chicken around to brown it on all sides. Remove to a plate. In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the garlic and onions and stir immediately to start cooking. Cook until the onions are deep golden, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and pour in the marinara sauce, red pepper flakes and 1/2 cup water. Stir until the onions and garlic are mixed in, then add the chicken back to the skillet. Add the parsley and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 8 minutes. Make sure the sauce is bubbly and very hot, then gently stir in the mozzarella. Let sit, undisturbed, until you can see that the mozzarella is very soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain the pasta and pour it onto a platter. Drizzle with a little olive oil. Immediately sprinkle on the Parmesan shavings. Pour on the sauce, sprinkle with grated Parmesan and the chiffonade of basil and serve immediately! Cowgirl HotlistEmail address:* EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. COWGIRL LIFE Recipes | cowgirl cowgirl eats cowgirl food cowgirl recipes pasta pasta dishes pasta recipes recipes ree Drummond the pioneer woman the pioneer woman recipes