Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this One Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta recipe. Creamy and flavorful, this easy-to-make dish is a sure crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Pasta:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1½ cups milk
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Prepare the Pasta: Pour in the chicken broth and milk, then stir in the uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Add the Cheeses: Stir in cheddar cheese, mozzarella, cream cheese, and paprika until melted and the sauce is creamy. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes to thicken if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
- Add sautéed spinach or steamed broccoli for a veggie boost.
- Sharp cheddar gives extra flavor, but feel free to mix in your favorite cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
