Description
A delicious and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and pasta, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add cooked chicken.
- Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper, cooking until heated through.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and shredded cheese, mixing until the cheese has melted and the pasta is well-coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Use leftover chicken to save time and add vegetables for extra nutrition. Experiment with different cheese blends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg