Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken and melted white cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat.
- Add shredded white cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp or vegetables for a different variation.
- Adjust cheese quantity based on your preference.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: white cheddar chicken pasta, creamy pasta, chicken pasta dish