Description
This is a delicious cheese chicken pasta recipe for your lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 pound short-cut pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- ¼ cup vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 8 oz white cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1–2 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Step: In a small bowl, combine dry mustard, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
- Step: Slice chicken breasts into thin strips or cut into 1-inch cubes. Sprinkle with seasoning mixture.
- Step: In a large skillet, heat olive oil, and cook chicken for a few minutes or until cooked and browned. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate. Set aside.
- Step: Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add salt and rotini. Cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Step: Melt butter in the same skillet in which you cooked chicken. When melted, add all-purpose flour and mix it together.
- Step: Add vegetable broth, minced garlic, diced onions, and Dijon mustard. Mix to combine. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until onions soften.
- Step: Slowly pour milk in a few additions. Stir after each addition. Cook on low for 4-6 minutes or until thickened.
- Step: Add shredded white cheddar cheese. Mix and cook until melted.
- Step: Add cooked chicken and pasta. Mix until completely covered with creamy and cheesy sauce.
- Step: Serve immediately. Sprinkle with fresh thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, or smoked paprika.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the pasta; it should be al dente. You can freeze the cooked pasta in an airtight container for 1-2 months and reheat on the stove. This dish pairs well with Waldorf salad, Caesar salad, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: white cheddar chicken pasta, creamy chicken pasta, cheese pasta, American dinner