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Cheesy Chicken Pasta for Easy Weeknight Dinners

A creamy, comforting pasta dish made with tender chicken, melted cheese, and simple pantry ingredients, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Pasta & Chicken
  • 400 g pasta penne or rotini
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk or cream
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Season chicken and cook in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in the same skillet and sauté garlic briefly.
  4. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Slowly add milk, whisking until thickened.
  6. Stir in cheeses until smooth.
  7. Return chicken and pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.

Notes

Add vegetables or spices to customize the dish.