White Cheddar Chicken Pasta
White Cheddar Chicken Pasta is creamy, cheesy pasta topped with tender seasoned strips of chicken. It's a delicious dish that is perfect for a family dinner or a night with friends, sure to satisfy even picky eaters! The cheesy pasta can even stand alone without the chicken, it is so good!
Servings: 6
Calories: 735kcal
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Pasta
- 16 ounces cavatappi noodles, cooked al dente according to package instructions
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic, chopped
- ¼ cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (490 g) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups (226 g) white cheddar cheese, shredded
- parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, dried mustard, and paprika. Season chicken breasts all over with the seasoning mixture.
- To a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add oil. Once hot, add chicken breasts. Cook chicken for 5 minutes. Then, flip over the chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from heat. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Tent to keep warm.
- To the same skillet over medium heat, add the butter. Once melted, add in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Then add in the flour and stir for another minute. Slowly drizzle in the whole milk, whisking constantly to break up any lumps. Scrape the skillet to release any chicken bits.
- Add mustard, red pepper flakes, and salt. Reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in the shredded white cheddar cheese, stirring until the cheese is fully melted. Add pasta to the sauce, stirring to combine.
- Slice the chicken into strips and add to the top of the pasta dish. Garnish with parsley and more red pepper flakes (optional) and serve.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 735kcal