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Quick Creamy Cheesy Chicken Pasta

Close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy, cheesy chicken pasta made with fusilli noodles.
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A simple, creamy, and cheesy chicken pasta dish ready quickly for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces dry pasta (like penne or rotini)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Add onion to the same skillet and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Add the dry pasta, chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  6. Stir the cooked chicken back into the pasta mixture.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and melted.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • You can add 1 cup of frozen peas or broccoli florets during the last 5 minutes of simmering the pasta.
  • Shred your own cheese for the best melting quality. Pre-shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents that affect creaminess.

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