Description
Cheesy Chicken Pasta is a creamy, comforting dish that combines tender chicken and pasta in a rich cheese sauce, perfect for satisfying weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering everything on the counter.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced chicken in oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream over the chicken; stir in garlic powder and Italian seasoning, allowing it to bubble gently.
- Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the creamy sauce in the skillet, ensuring even coating.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Substitute chicken with shrimp or add spinach for extra nutrition. Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.