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Triple Cheddar Chicken and Pasta Recipe

Even my pickiest eaters love this easy chicken pasta, which is why it's a go-to weeknight dinner in our family! With pasta, chicken, seasonings, and cream sauce full of cheese, you definitely can't go wrong!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 in pieces
  • 1 TB fresh thyme
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the pasta

  • 1 lb fusili pasta or rotini
  • 2 TB butter
  • 2 TB all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 c milk
  • 1 c shredded triple cheddar cheese
  • 2 TB fresh thyme
  • 1 TB oregano
  • 1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Cook pasta as directed on box to al dente.
  • While pasta is cooking, add oil to a pan and add chicken pieces. Sprinkle on thyme, salt and pepper and cook until chicken is cooked through.
  • In a separate pan, add butter and melt on medium heat. Once melted, add flour and whisk together. Add garlic and cook for a few minutes, followed by the milk. Cook until the sauce thickens and then add cheese and stir to melt.
  • Then, add chicken pieces and pasta to the sauce and mix until well combined. Sprinkle on thyme and oregano. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and serve warm. ENJOY!

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Nutrition

Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 342mg | Potassium: 604mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 680IU | Vitamin C: 6.8mg | Calcium: 323mg | Iron: 2.5mg