Description
Cheesy Chicken Pasta is a comforting one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta, making it a perfect option for busy weeknights or gatherings. With rich flavors and easy prep, this dish will transport you to cozy family dinners with every bite. It’s highly adaptable too – feel free to add seasonal veggies or different proteins for a personalized touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chicken until golden brown (7-10 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and spinach; cook until the spinach wilts (2-3 minutes).
- Meanwhile, boil water in another pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Pour heavy cream and chicken broth into the skillet; let simmer while adding seasonings.
- Stir in drained pasta and shredded cheese until well combined; add reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.
- Serve warm with optional extra cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg