Cheesy Chicken Pasta
A creamy, cheesy chicken pasta dish made with tender grilled chicken, a rich cheese sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta—perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups penne pasta or any preferred pasta
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces for faster cooking)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 8–10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked.
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter and garlic, and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add cheddar and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted into a smooth, creamy sauce. (Add red pepper flakes if desired.)
- Return cooked pasta to the pan and toss in the cheese sauce until fully coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.