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
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine recommended)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Optional: cherry tomatoes and basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente (8–10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
While pasta cooks, season chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
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.
Remove chicken from skillet and let rest before slicing into strips or bite-sized pieces.
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth.
Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
Stir in the sliced chicken and cook 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through.
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