Cheesy Chicken Pasta (Quick One-Pan Dinner)
Ready in just 20 minutes, this creamy cheesy chicken pasta is an easy one-pan meal your family will love.
This one-pan cheesy chicken pasta is a quick and easy meal that can be prepared in just 20 minutes. Everything cooks in one pan, making cleanup extremely easy. It’s creamy, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a last-minute dinner idea.
The combination of cheese, chicken, herbs, and garlic makes every bite rich, comforting, and delicious. This pasta is protein-packed, satisfying, and great for the whole family.
It’s one of my daughter’s favorite meals, and I’m sure your kids will love it too! Give this easy cheesy chicken pasta recipe a try and let me know how it turns out. It might just become your new family favorite!
Ingredients You’ll Need
How to Serve
- Serve this creamy, easy cheesy chicken pasta as a main meal on its own.
- It also makes a great side dish for family dinners, parties, or gatherings.
- Pair it with garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete and delicious meal.
How to Store
You can easily make this creamy chicken pasta ahead of time and store it for later!
- In the fridge: Keep the leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
- In the freezer: Store in a sealed container for up to 1 month. When you’re ready to enjoy it again, thaw completely and reheat gently. Add a splash of milk while reheating to keep the sauce creamy and prevent it from drying out.
Recipe Tips
- You can use any cheese you like, such as mozzarella, cheddar, or a mix of both.
- Swap the chicken for minced beef, mutton, or turkey. This recipe works with any protein.
- Add more vegetables such as peas, carrots, bell peppers, or mushrooms for extra flavor and color.
- Top your cheesy chicken pasta with grated parmesan cheese before serving.
- After boiling, rinse the pasta with cold water and drain it well to keep your dish creamy, not soupy.
Vegetarian Option
Want to make a meat-free version? No problem!
Instead of chicken, use mushrooms, chickpeas, beans, eggplants, carrots, peas, bell peppers, or tomatoes. These veggies add great texture and flavor, making your cheesy pasta just as creamy and satisfying, even without meat.
FAQs
You can use any type of pasta you like! Penne, fusilli, macaroni, or farfalle work best because their shapes hold the creamy cheese sauce well. If you prefer long pasta, spaghetti, or linguine also taste great with this recipe.
Absolutely. Store in the fridge for 3 to 4 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat with a splash of milk to keep it creamy.
Yes! Replace the chicken with mushrooms, chickpeas, beans, eggplant, or your favorite vegetables.
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Recipe
One-Pan Cheesy Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken breast (cut into cubes)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper powder
- 2 teaspoons oregano (dried)
- 1 cup capsicum (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese
- 4 cups pasta (boiled)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pan and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the chicken, salt, white pepper powder, and oregano. Cook until the chicken is fully done.
- Add sliced capsicum, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring well.
- Add the boiled pasta and grated mozzarella. Mix everything thoroughly until the cheese is melted and well combined.
- Serve warm. Enjoy! And remember “COOKING IS EASY!”
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Notes
- Rinse the boiled pasta under cold water and drain well to avoid a soupy consistency.
- Feel free to add more vegetables of your choice.
- For extra flavor, top with parmesan cheese before serving.
