Cheesy Chicken Pasta: A Creamy Delight You’ll Love!
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Cheesy Chicken Pasta is a creamy and delicious dish that combines tender chicken with pasta in a rich cheese sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and stir until heated through.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the cheese sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding vegetables like spinach or broccoli.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to substitute different types of cheese based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesy chicken pasta, creamy chicken pasta