Triple Cheddar Chicken and Pasta Recipe

Name: Triple Cheddar Chicken and Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 2-3 chicken breast; 1 TB thyme; olive oil; salt; black pepper; 1 lb fusili pasta; 2 TB butter; 2 TB all-purpose flour; 2 tsp garlic; 2 c milk; 1 c cheddar cheese; 2 TB thyme; 1 TB oregano; 1/4 c Parmesan Cheese

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
6
Calories
559 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Triple Cheddar Chicken and Pasta Recipe

Steven Mason

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This Triple Cheddar Chicken and Pasta Recipe features tender chicken pieces cooked with fresh thyme, combined with fusili pasta enveloped in a creamy cheese sauce made from three types of cheddar and Parmesan. The sauce is thickened with butter and flour and infused with garlic for a rich, cheesy texture. The fresh herbs add an aromatic note, making this dish hearty and comforting.

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Triple Cheddar Chicken and Pasta Recipe brings together chicken breast pieces flavored with fresh thyme and seasoned with salt and pepper, cooked until tender. Fusili pasta is cooked to al dente and then coated in a cheese sauce made by melting butter and whisking in flour to create a roux, adding minced garlic, then milk until thickened. Three kinds of cheddar cheese and Parmesan are incorporated for a rich and creamy sauce. The cooked chicken and pasta are combined in the sauce, with thyme and oregano added for extra herbal flavor. This dish is served warm, showcasing a balance of tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a smooth, cheesy sauce perfect for a satisfying meal.

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Ingredients

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For the chicken

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

For the pasta

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

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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!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 559kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 89mg (30%) Sodium 342mg (14%) Potassium 604mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 680IU (14%) Vitamin C 6.8mg (8%) Calcium 323mg (32%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 559 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	559kcal	28%
Carbohydrates	64g	21%
Protein	35g	70%
Fat	17g	26%
Saturated Fat	9g	45%
Cholesterol	89mg	30%
Sodium	342mg	14%
Potassium	604mg	13%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	680IU	14%
Vitamin C	6.8mg	8%
Calcium	323mg	32%
Iron	2.5mg	14%