Description
Indulge in a comforting and delicious one-pan meal with this Cheesy Chicken Pasta recipe. Tender chicken, savory cheeses, and perfectly cooked pasta come together in a creamy sauce that’s sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pasta:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Cook chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until browned. Set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and onion until softened.
- Cook Pasta: Add pasta, chicken broth, and milk. Simmer until pasta is tender.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet. Add cheeses and butter. Stir until melted.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can add steamed broccoli, spinach, or peas for extra veggies.
- Swap cheddar for Monterey Jack or mozzarella for a milder flavor.
- For a spicy kick, stir in red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
