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Cheesy Chicken Pasta Recipe Recipe

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This Cheesy Chicken Pasta recipe is a comforting, delicious meal loaded with tender chicken, pasta, and gooey cheese. It’s a family-friendly dinner with easy-to-find ingredients and a quick cooking method that brings bold, cheesy flavors to your table.

Ingredients

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Pasta (penne or rigatoni)
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Garlic
  • Onion
  • Chicken broth
  • Heavy cream
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook diced chicken until golden brown. Set aside.
  • In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
  • Add chicken broth and heavy cream, simmer until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted.
  • Return chicken to the skillet, then add cooked pasta. Toss to coat.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm with extra Parmesan on top.

Notes

  • For extra creaminess, add more cheese or a splash of milk.
  • Substitute the cheddar for mozzarella if you prefer a milder flavor.

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