Cheesy Chicken Pasta: Easy Comfort Food for Cozy Nights
This cheesy chicken pasta is the perfect comfort food for cozy nights in. It’s simple to make and incredibly satisfying!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Nut-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add cooked pasta and cheese, stirring until cheese is melted.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some cooked vegetables.
- This dish can be made with any pasta shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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