Creamy Cheesy Chicken Pasta

Name: Creamy Cheesy Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 300-400 grams Pasta (Your preferred type (e.g., penne, fusilli, farfalle)); 400 grams Chicken Breast (Cut into bite-sized pieces); 1 tablespoon Olive Oil; 2 cloves Garlic (Minced); 200 ml Heavy Cream; 100 ml Chicken Broth; 50 grams Parmesan Cheese (Freshly grated); 100 grams Mozzarella Cheese (Shredded); 1 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste); 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (Or to taste); 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning

A quick and easy recipe for a delicious creamy and cheesy chicken pasta, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken pieces are tossed with al dente pasta in a rich, flavorful cream sauce, generously coated with melted cheeses for a comforting and satisfying meal.

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Boiling Pasta

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

650

Calories

40g

Protein

50g

Carbs

38g

Fat

Sautéing Chicken Pieces

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Creamy Sauce Simmering

Instructions

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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Ensure the water is generously salted for flavorful pasta. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-8 minutes.
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While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-8 minutes.
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Do not overcrowd the skillet; cook chicken in batches if necessary to ensure even browning.
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Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic to the skillet, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic to the skillet, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can turn bitter quickly.
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Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
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Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
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Let the sauce simmer gently for a few minutes to allow it to slightly thicken and flavors to meld.
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Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese into the simmering sauce. Continue stirring until both cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
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Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese into the simmering sauce. Continue stirring until both cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
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Keep the heat on low while melting the cheese to prevent the sauce from breaking.
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Add the cooked chicken and drained pasta to the skillet with the cheese sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta and chicken are evenly coated.
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Add the cooked chicken and drained pasta to the skillet with the cheese sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta and chicken are evenly coated.
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If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.