Creamy White Cheddar Chicken Pasta Recipe
Creamy White Cheddar Chicken Pasta combines tender chicken, a rich white cheddar sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. This dish is the ultimate comfort food and makes for a satisfying and quick dinner recipe your family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 12 oz pasta (penne or similar)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to create a smooth sauce.
- Add the shredded white cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.
- Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and mix well.
- Toss the pasta with the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or use smoked white cheddar cheese.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick option.
- Adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding more milk if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650 mg