Description
Indulge in the comforting embrace of cheesy chicken pasta, a dish that delivers rich flavors and creamy textures in every bite. This quick-to-prepare meal combines tender chicken and rotini pasta enveloped in a luscious sauce made from cream cheese and sharp cheddar. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this recipe is sure to become a favorite at your table. Customize it with your choice of vegetables or proteins for added nutrition and flavor. With minimal cleanup required, you can spend more time enjoying your meal and less time in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; sauté until cooked through (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in softened cream cheese until melted. Gradually mix in cheddar until creamy.
- Return cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet; toss to coat with sauce. Stir in Italian herbs.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg