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Creamy Cheesy Chicken Pasta

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This creamy cheesy chicken pasta is the ultimate comfort food. Perfectly cooked pasta blends with a rich cheese sauce and tender chicken for a satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 10 oz (280 g) Pasta (Penne or similar)
  • 1 lb (450 g) Chicken breast (2 breast cut in half)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • ½ tsp Kosher salt
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Sweet paprika
  • ¼ tsp Garlic powder
  • ½ cup (60 g) Flour
  • 1 clove Garlic, sliced
  • ½ cup Red onions, chopped
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Mustard paste
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Crushed bouillon cube or ¼ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup (120 ml) Water
  • ½ cup (120 ml) Heavy cream (15 to 25%)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 cup (110 g) Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup (110 g) Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

  • Boil salted water and add pasta, cooking until nearly al dente.
  • Season chicken with spice blend and coat in flour mixture.
  • Heat oil and butter in a skillet, cooking chicken until fully cooked.
  • Sauté garlic and onions in the same skillet until translucent.
  • Create sauce base with tomato, mustard, and bouillon mixed with water.
  • Stir in heavy cream and half of each cheese, mixing until melted.
  • Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, adding chicken on top.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheeses, cover, and cook on low to melt.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For a creamier sauce, add more heavy cream or pasta water.
Marinate chicken with spices for added flavor.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 35
  • Saturated Fat: 20
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 120