Cheesy Chicken Pasta: Discover This Comfort Food Delight!
Cheesy Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for an easy family dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet and Broil
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rotini or bowtie pasta
- 2 large chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter and sauté onions, garlic, and red bell peppers over medium heat until fragrant.
- Season chicken breasts with paprika, salt, and pepper, then grill or pan-sear until golden and cooked through. Slice into strips.
- In the same skillet, pour in milk and heavy cream. Stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta and chicken slices to the sauce, tossing gently to coat.
- Transfer the cheesy pasta to an oven-safe dish, sprinkle with extra cheese, and broil for 3–5 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or vegetables for a different twist.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for added color and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg