Cheesy Chicken Pasta Recipe (Easy Recipe) (2024)

This is a delicious cheese chicken pasta recipe for your lunch or dinner. What can be better than a quick and easy pasta with chicken, creamy sauce, and herbs?

White Cheddar Chicken Pasta

There are several things that make pasta and chicken dishes so tasty.

• Firstly, it is important not to overcook the pasta.
• Secondly, you need to prepare the best creamy and cheesy sauce.
• Thirdly, the chicken breasts should be seasoned with dry mustard, herbs, salt, pepper, and cook until golden brown.

Try to cook pasta according to this pasta chicken and cheese recipe and your dinner is bound to be delicious.

HOW TO MAKE CHEESE CHICKEN PASTA?

1. In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp dry mustard, ½ tsp dried thyme, ½ tsp dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle sliced chicken breasts with this mix of seasonings.
2. In a large skillet, heat 1 ½ tbsp olive oil and cook seasoned chicken for 5-7 minutes or until cooked and browned. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate. Set aside.
3. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add salt and 1 pound rotini. Cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
4. Melt 2 tbsp butter in the same skillet in which you cooked chicken. When melted, add 2 tbsp all-purpose flour and mix together.
5. Then, add ¼ cup dry white wine, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 diced onion, and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard. Mix to combine. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until onions soften.
6. Slowly pour 2 cups of milk in a few additions. Stir after each addition. Cook on low for 4-6 minutes or until thickened.
7. Add 8 oz shredded white cheddar cheese. Mix and cook until melted.
8. Finally, add cooked chicken and pasta. Mix until completely covered with creamy and cheesy sauce. Serve immediately. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

HOW DO I COOK CHICKEN BEFORE ADDING PASTA?

First, you should mix the seasonings (dry mustard, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper).

Then, slice chicken breasts into thin strips or cut into 1-inch cubes and sprinkle with seasoning mixture.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken strips until brown. Then, prepare the white sauce and add cooked chicken and pasta.

FREEZE & REHEAT CHEESE CHICKEN PASTA;

You can freeze such pasta and chicken dishes. Let cheese chicken pasta cool completely.

Then, place in an airtight container and store in the freezer for 1-2 months.

If you want to reheat cheese chicken pasta, you can make it on the stove. Place cheese chicken pasta in a large skillet and heat stirring constantly.

WHAT TO MAKE WITH CHICKEN PASTA?

You can also prepare some salad, Waldorf Salad, Caesar Salad Dressing, Tossed Salad or roasted veggies, tomato bruschetta, or French bread, and serve with chicken pasta.

Recipe Tips;

1. You can also serve this creamy and cheesy chicken pasta topped with parmesan cheese, fresh oregano, or a pinch of smoked paprika.
2. Don’t overcook the pasta. It should be cooked to al dente.
3. You can add another type of cheese instead of white cheddar cheese.

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