Description
This creamy, comforting cheesy chicken pasta is the ultimate weeknight dinner! Loaded with tender chicken, rich cheese sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta, it’s a meal your whole family will request on repeat.
Ingredients
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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
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8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine recommended)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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Optional: cherry tomatoes and basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente (8–10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
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While pasta cooks, season chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 6–7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
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Remove chicken from skillet and let rest before slicing into strips or bite-sized pieces.
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In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer for 2–3 minutes.
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Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth.
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Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
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Stir in the sliced chicken and cook 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through.
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Garnish with fresh parsley (and optional cherry tomatoes and basil). Serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, use freshly grated cheese.
Add sautéed spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for a veggie boost.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat with a splash of cream or milk to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner , lunch
- Method: Stovetop
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg