Description
A delicious and creamy cheesy chicken pasta recipe that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
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
- Fresh parsley for garnish
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 combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for added nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesy chicken pasta, creamy chicken pasta