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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 Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 559 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
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 Information
Calories
559kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
342mg
(14%)
Potassium
604mg
(17%)
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.