Description
This Cheesy Chicken Pasta recipe is a creamy and indulgent dish that combines tender chicken, al dente penne pasta, and a rich, cheesy sauce with flavorful seasonings. It’s a comforting meal that’s easy to make and perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 10 ounces penne pasta
Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into bite-size pieces)
Sauce:
- 4 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups half and half (single cream)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Extra salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil water, cook pasta al dente, and reserve pasta water.
- Cook the Chicken: Sauté chicken until golden; set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, add chicken stock, whisk in flour and half and half until creamy.
- Season the Sauce: Add seasonings and cheeses, stir until creamy.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in sauce, add chicken, Parmesan, adjust seasoning, and serve.
Notes
- You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of red chili flakes.
- For a richer sauce, you can use heavy cream instead of half and half.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Cheesy Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta Recipe, Creamy Pasta Dish
