Description
Indulge in a comforting and cheesy delight with this Cheesy Chicken Pasta recipe. Tender chicken and flavorful cheeses come together in a creamy sauce, making this dish a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz penne pasta
Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil penne pasta in salted water, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season and cook chicken until browned and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: Prepare a roux, then add milk, broth, and cheeses until smooth.
- Combine: Mix in onion powder, peas, chicken, and pasta. Heat through and serve.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- Swap in mozzarella or Monterey Jack for a different cheesy flavor.
- Add spinach or broccoli for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
