Creamy Cheesy Chicken Pasta
A rich and indulgent 3-cheese chicken pasta featuring cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and mozzarella for the ultimate comfort food dinner.
Equipment
- Large Deep Skillet
- whisk
- cheese grater
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta shells or rotini
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken and season with onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and milk. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the cubed cream cheese and whisk constantly until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted.
- Add the cooked chicken and pasta back to the skillet. Toss to coat in the cheese sauce.
- Garnish with green onions or parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to prevent lumps in the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 10mg
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